November 10, 2009

CUPERTINO – Meg Whitman, Republican candidate for Governor, today [November 10, 2009] announced the endorsement of 37 mayors, former mayors and council members from throughout California.
 
Whitman said she is honored to receive the endorsement of these dedicated local officials who understand how the state’s wasteful spending and mismanagement hurts local communities. She is eager to tap their creativity and experience to help her set a new agenda for California.
 
“We share the same vision for California – one with employment opportunities, a responsive government and an improved education system,” Whitman said. “Working together, we can restore California’s economy and ensure the well-being of our communities and families.”
 
“California needs a leader like Meg Whitman,” said Curt Pringle, Mayor of Anaheim. “She has real-world experience creating jobs and managing complex budgets. She will bring a fresh perspective to Sacramento and be a strong advocate for local communities.”

The list also includes four mayors who have previously endorsed Whitman – Mayor Pringle, former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry, former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin.
 
Mayors

Alan Autry, Former Mayor of Fresno
Linda Budge, Former Mayor of Rancho Cordova
Carolyn Cavecche, Mayor of Orange
Kelly Chastain, Mayor of Colton
Jeff Comerchero, Former Mayor of Temecula*
Mary Craton, Mayor of Canyon Lake
Pat Gilbreath, Former Mayor of Redlands*
Herb Higgins, Former Mayor of Norco
Robert Magee, Mayor of Lake Elsinore
Michael Montelongo, Former Mayor of Sanger*
Curt Pringle, Mayor of Anaheim
Susan Rainey, Former Mayor of Walnut Creek*
Richard Riordan, Former Mayor of Los Angeles
Christina Shea, Former Mayor of Irvine*
Brett Storey, Former Mayor of Rocklin*
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor of Fresno
Craig Vejvoda, Mayor of Tulare

*Former mayors who are now sitting council members
 
City Council Members
 
Denis Bilodeau, Council Member, Orange
Randal Bressette, Mayor Pro Tem, Laguna Hills
Phil Bugay, Former Council Member, Santa Barbara
Laurie Ender, Council Member, Santa Clarita
Louis Fuentes, Council Member, Calexico
Carol Garcia, Council Member, Roseville
Ron Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem, Brea
Doug Humphreys, Council Member, Hughson
Jim Krider, Council Member, Napa
Tom Lackey, Council Member, Palmdale
Randon Lane, Council Member, Murrieta
Scott A. Mann, Council Member, Menifee
Wendy McCammack, Council Member, San Bernardino
Suzi Picaso, Council Member, Lindsay
Stan Skipworth, Council Member, Corona
Marsha Swanson, Council Member, Wildomar
Larry Wahl, Council Member, Chico
Barbara Willamson, Mayor Pro Tem, Simi Valley
Scott Yuill, Vice Mayor, Rocklin
 

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