The Committee on Political Education (COPE) from the American Federation of Labor recently endorsed Laura Chardiet for Culver City Unified School District School Board.

            Candidates must go through a thorough process before receiving the labor endorsement and must receive support from a local union, respond to a questionnaire and undergo a panel interview.

            Chardiet said she is proud to have their support.

            On Sunday, Oct. 2, Jim Harris and Nomi Roth hosted a coffee for Chardiet on at The Studio Village Clubhouse, 5215 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City.

            Also on Sunday, Marla Wolkowitz and Madeline Ehrlich hosted a dessert and coffee for Chardiet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wolkowitz’s home, 10811 Ocean Drive, Culver City.