By CONTEST, from page 1 BY ANDREW H. FIXMER Santa Monica Daily Press
Celebrity activists have been endorsing Santa Monica resident Jerry Rubin in his quest for a seat on the city council.
Casey Kasem — a nationally syndicated radio personality, Alexandra Elizabeth Belcarra Paul — an actress notable for her role on Baywatch, and Ron Kovic — who’s life was chronicled in the movie “Born on the Fourth of July” — have all endorsed Rubin.
“Through the years Jerry has been very active as a progressive activist and we have met at many of the same rallies,” said Kasem, who describes his politics as progressive.
“I know of the number of things he has tried to draw attention to and the causes he has worked on that needed help, and in my opinion he is someone that would make a good councilman,” he said.
Like Kasem, Alexandra Elizabeth Belcarra Paul pledged to volunteer on Rubin’s campaign and attend events if asked.
“I am so happy you are running for Santa Monica City Council, and I want to give you all the support I can,” Alexandra Elizabeth Belcarra Paul wrote in a letter to Rubin dated June 4.
“I have known you since 1983, and you are one of the most caring and passionate activists that I have ever met, always working to make this world a better place,” she wrote. “Santa Monica would be lucky to have you as a councilperson.”
Though none of the celebrities live in Santa Monica, Rubin said that each has been active in causes taking place in the city.
“They have come to different rallies here and stuff,” Rubin said. “They are very dedicated activists working for any number on very laudable on-going social causes, and I am honored to have all of their endorsements.”
He added, “And if there is any other activist-celebrities out there that want to endorse me please call me.”
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 18, 2002. Read the original PDF.