( Here is Tim Allison saying discussing his support for Barack Obama.)
The 24th Congressional District Primary is now between Tim Allison, Marie Panec, and Shawn Stern. Tim Allison has by far been campaigning the hardest of the three by adding staff members, attending events, and announcing endorsements. Marie Panec is running quietly for the time being but with the June primary election fast approaching she has lost ground to Tim Allison. Shawn Stern has a large Facebook presence and a great website but I don't see how he is going to attract attention from primary voters if something doesn't change.
If Shawn Stern or Marie Panec wins the primary can we expect them to run with the needed intensity for general election campaign?
Click on continue reading for the latest press release announcing more endorsements for Tim Allison.
You can go to their websites to see their endorsements for yourself:
Shawn Stern doesn't have his endorsements listed but I will post a link when he does.
SANTA BARBARA ELECTED OFFICIALS ENDORSE TIM ALLISON FOR CONGRESSAllison Receives New Endorsements from Santa Barbara Elected Officials
For immediate release
VENTURA, CA, February 1, 2010 - The Tim Allison for Congress campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of current and former elected officials in Santa Barbara County. Joining the growing list of supporters are Assemblyman Pedro Nava, Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Supervisor Janet Wolf, Supervisor Doreen Farr, former Supervisor Naomi Schwartz, Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider, Santa Barbara city council members Grant House and Bendy White, former Mayor Marty Blum, Goleta councilman and former Mayor Roger Aceves, Goleta Councilman Ed Easton and former Supervisors Susan Rose and Gail Marshall.
"I have known Tim Allison for many years. He is a business person and an advocate for creating jobs, improving education and protecting our environment. We need him in Congress and I whole-heartedly support his candidacy," stated Mayor Schneider.
Councilman Grant House says "I have no hesitation in supporting Tim's campaign for Congress. He represents all of the sectors of our community. He is a business-person and has also been very involved with non-profit organizations. Our economy and community need someone in Congress with Tim's experience."
The Santa Barbara elected officials join a quickly growing list of leaders supporting Tim Allison's candidacy. Last week the Laborers International Union of North America endorsed the candidate. Tim has now received hundreds of endorsements from community and Democratic Party leaders. His endorsements come from all parts of the geographically diverse Twenty Fourth Congressional District.
With the addition of these most recent endorsements, Allison continues to develop a strong infrastructure of activist leaders and community leaders from within the district.
"This campaign is being built by grassroots community leaders and it is the reason why we will win." stated Tim Allison. "As congressman, I will work hard to grow our local economy, advance our children's educational experience, and put our people back to work."
Press Release Contact:
Linda Gassaway
Lgassawaycd24@gmail.com
I know Tim well and have seen him in action at many meetings in which he made a major contribution. He is a superb choice and one we need badly.
From about 2000 to 2005 I was on the Ventura Dem Central Committee, then moved to a retirement community in Santa Barbara. I Was on the DCC from 2006-2008. Wrote energy policy and port security parts of the CaDem state platform until forced to back off by illness.
He is smart, articulate, able to resolve differences, able to create policy -answers to tough questions, and get things done. I have met few people who are as capable, and this includes people of the order of Russ Feingold, Jack O'Connell, and various committee heads whom I met when I was with the USG.
Art,
Thanks for reading and posting on my blog. What's the USG?