Anna Molander Backs Dave Jones

Former Sacramento Democratic Party Chair Anna Molander has announced her endorsement of Dave Jones for State Senate, adding her voice to a growing coalition of elected officials, labor leaders, community advocates, and education champions backing his campaign. Molander, a longtime Sacramento resident and legal professional, praised Jones’s record of delivering results for working families, women, and children throughout his career in public service.

A Champion for Equity and Justice

In her endorsement statement, Molander highlighted Jones’s legislative achievements that have directly improved the lives of Californians. She pointed to his authorship of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in California, which strengthened state law to ensure women receive full compensation when they have faced discriminatory lower pay. This landmark legislation was a crucial step toward closing the gender pay gap and holding employers accountable for wage discrimination.

Molander also noted Jones’s work to ban gender-based discrimination by health insurance companies, a policy that prohibited insurers from charging women higher premiums than men for the same coverage. As California’s Insurance Commissioner, Jones continued this fight by pushing for comprehensive coverage of women’s health services and advocating for greater equity within the insurance industry. These efforts, Molander said, demonstrate Jones’s unwavering commitment to fairness and justice.

“Everywhere Dave goes, results follow. When he was in the State Assembly, he authored the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, to make sure state law provided women the right to full compensation for discriminatory lower pay, and authored the law banning gender based discrimination by health insurance companies. When he was Insurance Commissioner, Dave fought to ensure health insurance companies provided complete coverage for women’s health, and fought for greater equity in the industry. Dave has always taken the side of working families, women, and children, championing landmark legislation that expanded early education, children’s health care, and the social safety net. I know that Dave Jones will fight for equity, justice, and our progressive values in the State Senate, and that’s why he has my support.”

A Legacy of Progressive Leadership

Anna Molander’s endorsement carries significant weight in Sacramento political circles. She served as Chair of the Sacramento Democratic Party from 2009 to 2011, a period of intense grassroots organizing and electoral success for local Democrats. Her deep understanding of the region’s political landscape and her commitment to progressive values make her support a meaningful signal for voters who prioritize equity and effective governance.

Molander’s professional background further underscores her credibility. She currently works as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, where she focuses on protecting consumers and upholding the law. Before that, she served as an attorney with the California Department of Healthcare Services, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges facing California’s healthcare system. Her experience on the City of Sacramento’s Planning & Design Commission from 2010 to 2013 also reflects her dedication to thoughtful, community-centered development.

Dave Jones: A Record of Results

Dave Jones’s career has been defined by a relentless focus on improving the lives of everyday Californians. He began as a legal aid attorney with Legal Services of Northern California, providing free legal assistance to low-income residents. In 1995, he was selected as one of only 13 Americans to receive the prestigious White House Fellowship, a testament to his early promise as a leader. He went on to serve as Special Assistant and Counsel to United States Attorney General Janet Reno, gaining valuable experience in federal law and policy.

As a Sacramento City Councilmember from 1999 to 2004, Jones authored groundbreaking laws that required developers to build more affordable housing, established a living wage for workers, and recognized domestic partnerships. These measures addressed some of the most pressing issues facing Sacramento at the time and set a standard for progressive municipal policy. In the State Assembly, where he represented Sacramento from 2004 to 2010, Jones chaired the Assembly Health Committee, the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and the Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. He authored 70 bills that were signed into law, focusing on consumer protection, healthcare access, and social justice.

Building a Broad Coalition

Molander’s endorsement joins a diverse and growing list of supporters for Dave Jones’s State Senate campaign. Jones has earned the backing of prominent leaders across California, reflecting his broad appeal and proven ability to deliver results. His endorsements include Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, Congressmember Ted Lieu, Congresswoman Katie Porter, environmental leader Fran Pavley, and State Treasurer Fiona Ma. This coalition spans the spectrum of progressive leadership, from environmental advocates to labor champions, signaling strong momentum for Jones’s campaign.

The breadth of these endorsements underscores Jones’s ability to build consensus and advance meaningful policy. His work on healthcare, consumer protection, and environmental justice has earned him respect across the state, and his campaign is well-positioned to bring that same energy to the State Senate.

A Vision for California’s Future

Anna Molander’s endorsement highlights the stakes of this election. California faces significant challenges, from housing affordability and healthcare access to climate change and economic inequality. Dave Jones has spent his career tackling these issues head-on, and his supporters believe he is the right person to continue that work in the State Senate.

Molander’s statement reflects a broader sentiment among progressive leaders: that Jones has the experience, values, and tenacity to fight for equity and justice. His record of authoring landmark legislation, holding powerful industries accountable, and championing the needs of working families makes him a compelling candidate for voters who want a proven advocate in Sacramento.

Conclusion

With Anna Molander’s endorsement, Dave Jones’s campaign gains another powerful voice for progressive change. Her support, grounded in years of service to the Sacramento community and the state of California, reinforces Jones’s reputation as a leader who delivers results. As the campaign moves forward, the growing list of endorsements from respected leaders across the state signals that Dave Jones is the clear choice for voters who want a State Senator committed to equity, justice, and the well-being of all Californians.