“PPOA represents more than 7,000 law enforcement professionals in the County of Los Angeles. These men and women are dedicated professionals providing the best in public safety to the communities we serve. We are confident that your integrity, judgment and clear grasp of issues will best embody those of our members and of your constituents.”
John R. Stites, President, Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association

“We believe that you have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to environmental protection, and we are confident you will build on that record in your second term.”
Bill Magavern, Senior Representative, Sierra Club California

“Through your leadership, California has created high standards, maintained a system of solid testing and assessment, developed additional public accountability for our schools, and made new investments in our classrooms. You should be proud of your work to improve student achievement and to promote education policies that will continue to foster student success.”
Christopher L. Cabaldon, President/CEO, EdVoice

“CSEA’s endorsement of your candidacy is based upon our exceptional and enduring relationship with you, beginning with your first election in 1982. Over these many years, no other elected official has been a stronger voice for the important role played by classified employees in California’s public schools. Furthermore, your effective leadership at this time of attack on the foundation of Proposition 98 is vital to the protection of education funding.”
Barbara V.Z. Howard, Director, Government Relations, California Schools Employees Association

“You are the only legislator in history to be named “Legislator of the Century” by the California Association of Highway Patrolmen. Your support of law enforcement generally, and of the California Highway Patrol specifically has earned you the respect and admiration of law enforcement throughout our great state… We believe you have provided the leadership necessary for us to move forward in this new century, providing the very best education possible to the millions of children who are so dependant on the schools in our state.”
Mark Muscardini, President, California Association of Highway Patrolmen
John Sattler, PAC Chairman, California Association of Highway Patrolmen
Jon Hamm, Chief Executive Officer, California Association of Highway Patrolmen
Aaron Read, Legislative Advocate, California Association of Highway Patrolmen

“We believe you share our concerns of maintaining a strong economic future for the state of California and safeguard it for the workers of this state.”
Lonnie Burns, Executive Administrator, Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers

“Jack O’Connell has shown true leadership and vision in his twenty-three years of public service. He understands the importance of making education relevant to our students. We’re pleased to work with him on expanding opportunities for our students so that they gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and the workforce.”
Morris Tatum, President, AFSCME Local 257

“Given your proven commitment to state-employed engineers and related professionals, the Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG) is proud to endorse your re-election as Superintendent of Public Instruction… The PECG Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support your candidacy. When re-elected, we know that you will continue to serve our state with distinction.”
Craig Copelan, President, Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG)

“The California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) is proud to endorse your re-election as Superintendent of Public Instruction. CAPS represents nearly 3,000 state-employed scientists working to protect public health, the environment and California’s natural resources. Given your demonstrated commitment to public education and state scientists, the CAPS’ Board of Directors supported your re-election unanimously. We know that you will continue to serve our state with distinction for years to come.”
David Miller, President, California Association of Professional Scientists

“Your qualifications, passion and commitment will serve you and the citizens of California well when you are re-elected Superintendent of Public Education.”
Agi Kessler, President, Valley Grassroots for Democracy

Last Update on Wednesday, March 29, 2006