“All politics is local.”
This phrase is more than just a popular adage, it’s a truism that can mean the difference between a quality union contract and a series of concessions and takeaways. Just look at the City of Redding, where an IBEW-endorsed candidate for city council lost by just eight votes — and the end result was devastating for the IBEW members.
Your vote is your voice. With the election just weeks away, now is the time to make a difference in the local elections in your area. If you haven’t already, be sure to register to vote this week before October 20th. To register to vote in California, click here.
IBEW 1245 has endorsed the following candidates for the November 2014 Election, based on their track record and support for working families. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page for Nevada races.) Be sure to check out the latest edition of the Utility Reporter to view our Election Guide for information on other important races.
There’s still time to volunteer and help get out the vote in your area. To get involved, contact your local labor council.
To figure out which candidates and races will appear on your personal ballot, click here.
To view a complete list of endorsements, including statewide and legislative races, click here.
California Local Races
ALAMEDA COUNTY
AC Transit Board, At Large Joel Young
AC Transit Board, District 1 Mark Williams
AC Transit Board, District 2 Kewal Singh
Alameda Mayor Marie Gilmore
Alameda City Council Jim Oddie, Stewart Chen
Oakland City Council, District 4 Anne Campbell Washington
Oakland City Council, District 2 Abel Guillen
BUTTE COUNTY
South Feather River Water & Power Board of Directors, Division 3 Dennis Moreland
South Feather River Water & Power Board of Directors, Division 5 John Starr
Gridley City Council Shirley O’Brien
FRESNO COUNTY
Fresno County Supervisor, District 1 Brian Pacheco
MERCED COUNTY
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warmke
Merced Irrigation District -Division 1 Jeff Marchini
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 3 Greg Fishman
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4 Genevieve Shiroma
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 5 Rob Kerth
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 6 Dave Tamayo
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Lodi City Council Curtis Juran, Wendel Kiser, Dr. Alan Nakanishi
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Mayor of Lompoc Bob Lingl
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Mayor of San Jose Dave Cortese
Santa Clara City Council Dominic Caserta
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding City Council Kristen Shrader, Francis Sullivan, Brent Weaver
Shasta Lake City Council Pam Morgan
STANISLAUS COUNTY
Turlock Mayor Michael Brem
Nevada Local Races
WASHOE COUNTY
W C Commissioner 2 Terri Thomas
W C Commissioner 3 Kitty Jung
W C Commissioner 5 John Gavin
County Assessor Joshua Wilson
County Clerk Nancy Parent
Public Administrator Don Cavallo
District Court Dept. 5 Cynthia Lu
District Court Dept. 6 Doug Rands
District Court Dept. 8 Lidia Stiglich
District Court Dept. 14 John Springgate
Washoe County School District B John Mayer
Washoe County School District C Barbara Clark
Washoe County School District F Veronica Frenkel
Sheriff Tim Kuzanek
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve
Reno Ward 2 Naomi Duerr
Reno Ward 4 Paul McKenzie
Reno Attorney Brett Kandt
Sparks Mayor Gino Martini
Sparks Ward 2 Ed Goodrich
Sparks Ward 4 Rudy Viola
Sparks Justice of the Peace Chris Wilson