ENDORSEMENTS

TONY'S COALITION

STATE LEADERS

California Board of Equalization Chairman Antonio "Tony" Vazquez
Former Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Senator Jack O’Connell
State Assemblymember & Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Sabrina Cervantes
State Assemblymember Juan Carrillo
State Assemblymember Laura Friedman
State Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo
State Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez
Monterey County Supervisor & Former State Assemblymember Luis Alejó
Former State Senator & Former California Labor Federation President Connie Leyva
Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Ian Calderon
Former State Assemblymember Tom Daly
Former State Assemblymember Jim Frazier

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 952

LOCAL LEADERS

Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza
Compton City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers (Ret.)
Culver City Vice Mayor Yasmine McMorrin
Fontana Councilmember Jesus Sandoval
Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra
Gardena City Councilmember Paulette C. Francis
Hollister City Councilmember Dolores Morales
Huntington Park Vice Mayor Karina Macias
Huntington Park City Councilmember Arturo Flores
Morgan Hill Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltrán
Pinole City Councilmember Anthony Tave
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Trustee Brianna Taksony
Anaheim Union High School District Trustee Jessica Guerrero, MPP
Apple Valley Unified School District Trustee Amanda Buchanan
Azusa Unified Board Trustee Gabriela Arellanes
Berkeley Unified School District President Ana Vasudeo
Ceres Unified Board Trustee Cynthia Ruiz
Coachella Valley Unified School Board Trustee Trinidad Arredondo
Chula Vista Elementary School District Trustee Kate Bishop
El Rancho Unified School District Trustee Esther Mejia
El Rancho Unified School District Trustee Hector LaFarga, Jr.
El Rancho Unified School District Trustee John Contreras
Fontana Unified School District Board Trustee Mary Sandoval
Fresno Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Andy Levine
Folsom Cordova Unified School District Trustee Chris Clark
Fullerton School District Board Trustee Ruthi Hanchett
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Vicki Calhoun, Ed.D.
Gonzales School Board President Araceli Flores
Hartnell College Trustee Margaret D’Arrigo
Hueneme School District Trustee Darlene Bruno
Jurupa Valley Unified School District Trustee, Riverside County School Board Association President Robert Garcia
Keppel Union School District Vice President Andrew Ramirez
Keppel Union School District Trustee Blanca Nava
Keppel Union School District Trustee Alma Rodriguez
Lemon Grove School District Trustee Cheryl Robertson
Lemon Grove School District Trustee Yajaira Preciado
Lennox School Board Trustee Angeles Gonzalez
Lynwood Unified School District President Alfonso Morales
Los Molinos Unified School District Trustee Melissa Peter
Martinez School Board Trustee Courtney Masella-O'Brien
Newark School District Board President Nancy Thomas
Oceanside Unified School District Board President Raquel Alvarez
Oceanside Unified School District Trustee Nancy Licona
Oceanview School Board President Patricia Singer
Oceanview School Board Trustee Gina Clayton-Tarvin
Ontario-Montclair School District President Sonia Alvarado
Orange Unified School District Trustee Andrea Yamasaki
Orange Unified School District Trustee Kris Erickson
Orange Unified School District Trustee Ana Page
Modesto City Schools Trustee John Ervin III
Natomas Unified School District Trustee Susan Heredia, Ph.D.
Palmdale School District President Anthony Hunt
Palmdale School District Trustee Simone Zulu Diol
Pasadena Unified School District Trustee Tina Fredericks
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Trustee Carrie Buck
Rio Elementary School District Trustee Alesia Martin
Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Bruce N. Dennis
San Bernardino City Unified School District Trustee Mikki Cichocki
San Bruno Park Elementary School District Trustee Jennifer Blanco
San Diego Community College District President Dr. Marìa Nieto Senuor
San Diego Community College District Trustee Geysil Arroyo
San Diego County Board of Education Trustee Dr. Gregg Robinson
San Diego Unified School District Trustee Dr. Sharon Whitehurst Payne
San Jose Unified School District Trustee Brian Wheatley
San Juan Unified School Board Trustee, State Assembly Candidate (AD-6) Paula Villescaz
San Mateo Union High School District Trustee Teri L. Chavez
San Mateo Union High School District Trustee Greg Land
San Ysidro School District Trustee Antonio Martinez
San Ysidro School District Delegate Rudy Lopez
Santa Ana Unified School District Vice President Alfonso Alvarez
Santa Ana Unified School District Trustee Hector Bustos
Santa Ana Unified School District Trustee Katelyn Brazer Aceves
Santa Barbara City College Trustee Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore
Santa Clara Unified School District Trustee Albert Gonzalez
Santa Paula Unified School District President Dr. Daniel Sandoval
Santa Paula Unified School District Vice President Gabriela Omelas
Santa Paula Unified School District Trustee Tommy Frutos
Santa Paula Unified School District Trustee Chris Wilson
Santa Paula Unified School District Trustee Anna Villivana-Arroyo
Santa Paula Unified School District Trustee David Moore
Sequoia Union High School District Trustee Shawneece Stevenson
Sutter County Board of Education Trustee Harjit Singh
Sweetwater Union Trustee Nicholas Segura
Sweetwater Union Trustee Paula Hall (Ret.)
Washington Unified School District Trustee Coby Pizzotti
West Covina Unified School District Board Trustee Dr. Rose Lopez
West Covina Unified School District Trustee Michael Flowers
Whittier Union HS District Board Trustee Josefina Canchola
San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Troy Brown, Ed.D.
Covina-Valley Unified School District Assistant Principal Michele Doll, Ed.D.
Hawthorne Planning Commissioner Ryan Richard
Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Oscar Rodriguez
Long Beach Airport Commissioner Wayne Chaney Sr.
California School Boards Association Public Affairs and Community Engagement Representative Michael Inzunza*
Assembly District 59 Candidate David Obrand
Assembly District 79 Candidate Racquel Vasquez
Orange County Board of Education Candidate David Johnson
Glendale School Board Candidate Neda Farid
Veregy Senior Partnerships Manager Brett Gallagher*
AD-15 Delegate Carolyn Bowden
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County Board Member Amber Caldwell
Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez
Ventura County Supervisor Vianey López
Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long (Ret.)
Alameda City Councilmember Malia Vella
Albany City Councilmember Robin López
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín
Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn
Camarillo City Councilmember Dr. Martita Martinez Bravo
El Cerrito City Councilmember Carolyn Wysinger
El Cerrito Mayor Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto (Ret.)
El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona
Emeryville City Councilmember Kalimah Priforce
Fairfield City Councilmember K. Patrice Williams
Gardena Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Henderson
Hercules Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin
Hercules City Councilmember Tiffany Grimsley
Maywood Mayor Heber Marquez
Modesto City Councilmember Tony Madrigal (Ret.)
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera
Oakland City Councilmember Treva Reid
Ojai Mayor Pro Tem Suza Francina
Ojai City Councilmember Rachael Lang

Oxnard City Councilmember Gabe Teran
Oxnard City Councilmember Gabby Basua
Pinole Mayor Devin Murphy
Pittsburg Mayor Shanelle Scales-Preston
Port Hueneme Mayor Bobby Martinez
Port Hueneme City Councilmember Laura Hernandez
Port Hueneme City Councilmember Dr. Martha McQueen-Legohn
Rialto City Councilmember Rafael Trujillo
Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson (Ret.)
Richmond City Councilmember Ludmyrna López (Ret.)
Richmond City Councilmember Demnlus Johnson III (Ret.)
Riverside City Councilmember Gaby Plasencia
San Juan Capistrano City Councilmember Sergio Farias
San Pablo Mayor Abel Pineda
Santa Pala Mayor John Procter
Santa Paula City Councilmember Dr. Laura Espinoza (Ret.)
Thousand Oaks City Councilmember David Newman
Thousand Oaks Mayor Bob Engler (Ret.)
Thousand Oaks City Councilmember Claudia Bill De La Pena (Ret.)
Ventura Deputy Mayor Dr. Jeannette Sánchez-Palacios
Ventura Councilmember Lorrie Brown (Ret.)
Ventura Mayor Carl Morehouse (Ret.)
Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs
Contra Costa Community College District Trustee John Márquez
Moreno Valley Unified School District Trustee Jesús Holguín
Azusa Unified School District Trustee and past President of the California Latino School Boards Association Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez
Hacienda La Puente Unified School Board Trustee Christine Salazar
Val Verde Unified School District Trustee Erika L Zamora, M. Ed.
Oxnard Union High School District Trustee Linda Baker-Torres
San Bernardino Unified School Board Trustee Mayra Ceballos
Alameda County Board of Education Trustee Ken Berrick
Berkeley Unified School District Board Member Ka'Dijah Brown
Berkeley Unified School District Board Member Jennifer Shanoski
Berkeley Unified School District Board Member Judy Appel (Ret.)
Hayward Unified School District Board Trustee Will McGee (Ret.)
Newark Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Penelope DeLeon*
Oakland Unified School District Board Vice President Clifford Thompson
Oakland Unified School District Board Member Greg Hodge (Ret.)
Oakland Unified School District Board Member Nina Senn (Ret.)
Oakland Unified School District Board Member Rosie Torres (Ret.)
Peralta Community College District Trustee Abel Guillen (Ret.)
Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board Member Maggie Rollins (Ret.)
Contra Costa County Board of Education Trustee Anamarie Avila Farias
John Swett Unified School District Governing Board Member Jerry Parsons (Ret.)
Pittsburg Unified School District Board Trustee Dr. De'Shawn Wollridge
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board President Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Otheree Christian
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Mister Phillips
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Leslie Reckler
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Jamela Smith-Folds
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Dave Brown (Ret.)
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Elaine Merriweather (ret.)
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Audrey Miles (Ret.)
West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee Glen Price (Ret.)
Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Jackie Goldberg
Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Scott Schmerelson (Ret.)
Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Steve Zimmer (Ret.)
Garvey School District Board Board Trustee Felipe Agredaño-Lozano (Ret.)
Glendale Unified School District Board Vice President Shant Sahakian
Pasadena Unified School District Board Member Patrice Marshall McKenzie
Pomona Unified School District Board Member Dr. Roberta Perlman
Saugus Unified School District Governing Board Trustee Chris Trunkey
Sausalito Marin City School District Board President Bonnie Huff
Sausalito Marin City School District Board Trustee (Ret.) Ida Times-Green
Mono County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stacey Adler*
Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Deneen Gus*
Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez*
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre*
San Bernardino County Board of Education Trustee Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy Rodgers
Fontana Unified School District Board President Mars Serna
Rialto Unified School District Board Trustee Evelyn P. Dominguez
San Bernardino City Unified School District Board Member Mayra Ceballos
San Bernardino Community College Trustee Frank Reyes
San Diego Unified School District Board Member Richard Barrera
Vista Unified School District Board President Martha Alvarado
San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Brescia*
Jefferson Elementary School District Board Member Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i
Cupertino Union School District Board Member Ava Chiao
Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Farris Sabbah*
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Dr. César Morales*
Conejo Valley Unified School District Board Trustee Bill Gorback
Oxnard Union High School District Board President Karen M. Sher
Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Dr. Kelsey Iino
Los Angeles Unified School Board Trustee Dr. George McKenna
Ventura County Community College District Trustee Josh Chancer
Ventura County Board of Education Trustee Dr. Ramon Flores
Ventura Board of Education Trustee Dr. Mark Lisagor
Ventura School District Trustee Amy Yamamoto Callahan (Ret.)
Palm Springs Unified School District Board Member Charlie Ervin Jr.
Rio School District School Board Member Kristi Anderson
Oxnard Union High School District Trustee Dr. Steve Hall
Oxnard Elementary School District Boardmember Rose Gonzales
Contra Costa County Board of Education Trustee Sarah Butler
Hueneme School District Trustee Dr. Chuck Weis (Ret.), VC County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Loma School Board Trustee Dr. Malinda L. Hurley Alta
Rio School District Trustee Alesia Martin
Anaheim Elementary School District Trustee Ryan A. Ruelas
Bakersfield City School District Trustee Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone
Chino Valley School District Trustee Don Bridge
Chula Vista Elementary School District Trustee Cesar Fernandez
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Trustee Ana Petero
Greenfield Union School District President Denise Jaime
Greenfield Union School District Trustee Jose Madrid
Greenfield Union School District Trustee Sonia Hereida
Long Beach Unified School board President Dr. Juan Benitez
Long Beach Unified School Trustee Erik Miller
John Swett Unified School District Trustee Amarjit “AJ” Kaur
Oak Grove School District Trustee & California Latino School Boards Association President* Jorge Pacheco Jr.
Oceanside School District Trustee Eleanor Evans
Ontario-Montclair School District Trustee Monica Lite
Pasadena Unified school District President Michelle Richardson Bailey
Petaluma City School Board Trustee Trustee Joanna Paun
Monterey and Peninsula College District Chair Rosalyn Green
Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Mike Gonzalez
Salinas Union High School District Trustee Vanessa Michelle Robinson
Salinas Union High School District Trustee Monica Trejo Lujan
Salinas Union High School District Trustee Nathalia Carrillo
Santa Rosa City School District Vice President Omar Medina
Santa Rosa City School District Trustee Ed Sheffield
Santa Rosa City School District Trustee Ever Flores-Deras
Sweetwater Union High School School District Dr. Adrian Arancibia
Sweetwater Union High School District Trustee Elva Lopez-Zepeda
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Trustee Bev Dransfeldt
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Trustee Jordan Roberts

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

IBEW LOCAL 952

“Tony Thurmond is a proven warrior for working people, and we need him as California’s next Governor. From his time as a social worker to his tenure as the former Assembly Labor Committee Chair and now as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony has been a bold champion for livable wages and benefits, stronger workplace standards, and robust investments in our infrastructure. That’s why the working people that power International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 952 are excited to support Tony and look forward to helping him get elected.”

CA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CHAIRMAN ANTONIO VAZQUEZ

"Tony Thurmond will make a great Governor for the people of our state. Given Tony's background, he uniquely understands the struggles and the challenges people are facing today. That's why he has dedicated his life's work to giving a voice to those without one, fighting for better wages, fully funded public schools and an economy that works for all people - not just those at the top. Tony Thurmond will protect taxpayers and ensure our state's investments are used effectively and efficiently. For these reasons and many more, I am proud to stand with Tony and give him my enthusiastic support."

FORMER SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND STATE SENATOR JACK O’CONNELL

“From his time as a public educator to his tenure in the State Assembly and now as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond has been a bold, forward-thinking champion for California public schools, classroom teachers, students, and parents. Additionally, he has a deep understanding of the multifaceted issues impacting hard-working families across the state, from affordable housing and homelessness to more family-sustaining jobs, and safer communities. That’s why I’m thrilled to endorse Tony for Governor, because he’s uniquely qualified to deliver for all Californians, particularly the most vulnerable.”

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER & LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS CHAIR SABRINA CERVANTES

"Tony Thurmond would make history as California's first ever elected Latino and first Black Governor. Most importantly, Tony has dedicated his life's work to fighting for disadvantaged and marginalized communities. There is no greater champion for public schools, for classroom teachers, students, parents and public educators than Tony Thurmond. And he is fearless when it comes to fighting for working families. Tony will make every Californian proud as our next Governor, and I am proud to endorse him."

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER JUAN CARRILLO

"Tony Thurmond has the compassion, forward-thinking vision and an unrelenting drive to create positive change — all characteristics that the people of California need from our next Governor. I am pleased to endorse Tony Thurmond for Governor because I know he will deliver for the people, and for local neighborhoods in every community in our state."

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER LAURA FRIEDMAN

“During this challenging time, California needs leaders who understand the struggles that so many working people face every day. That's why I’m excited to endorse Tony Thurmond for Governor, because his background of overcoming adversity, to becoming a social worker and public educator who worked tirelessly to help those in need, combined with his experience as a legislator and as Superintendent make Tony uniquely qualified to lead the people of California.”

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER PILAR SCHIAVO

“I’m thrilled to support Tony Thurmond for Governor. Tony has dedicated his life to empowering working families and ensuring every child in California has the opportunity to thrive. I know he will continue to be a champion for those who need it most as California’s next Governor.”

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER FREDDIE RODRIGUEZ

"Tony Thurmond is my choice for California's next Governor. He has a deep understanding of the issues impacting hard working Californians. I have witnessed Tony's leadership in action first hand. I've seen his unique ability to bring competing interests together, to find common ground and to deliver real solutions that help people in need. I know he will make an outstanding leader for the people of our state."

MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERVISOR & FORMER STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER LUIS ALEJO

"California needs Tony Thurmond as our next Governor. Tony has the skills, abilities and proven background needed to be a bold change-maker for the people of our state. Tony has a big heart, leads with conviction and will bring boundless energy and vision to the office. I am with him 100%."

FORMER STATE SENATOR & FORMER CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION PRESIDENT CONNIE LEYVA

"Tony Thurmond has built up a proven track record of fighting to deliver real change for working families, young people, seniors, women, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and more. He has been an effective leader in local and state office and has the life and work experiences needed to be a bold and fearless leader for the people of California. I am pleased to endorse Tony Thurmond for Governor."

ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER EMERITUS IAN CALDERON

"Working side by side with Tony Thurmond in the legislature, I've seen him in action close up. Tony is a unique leader with a profound commitment to solving the everyday challenges Californian’s are faced with. From working at a non-profit, crafting policy in the state legislature to serving as our State Superintendent, Tony has proven he has the skillset, determination and drive to tackle the issues California has struggled for years to fix. Character, experience and resolve are the qualities we need in our next Governor, and I know first hand Tony is that leader. I am proud to endorse him.”

FORMER STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER TOM DALY

“I’m excited to endorse my friend Tony Thurmond for Governor because he has the proven leadership experience, unyielding drive, and wide-ranging background to most effectively deliver on the most critical issues impacting our state. Throughout his career as a social worker, educator and legislator, Tony has been a champion for working people, public schools, more affordable housing, and climate action. As someone who has witnessed Tony's leadership firsthand, I know that he’ll be an innovative, effective and unrelenting leader for all Californians as our next Governor.”

FORMER STATE ASSEMBLYMEMER JIM FRAZIER

"Tony Thurmond has been a champion for public schools, for working people, small businesses, more housing, a cleaner and healthier environment, inclusive communities and safer neighborhoods. Tony has deep experience and knowledge, brings a local as well as a statewide perspective to the issues affecting real Californians, and is one of the hardest workers I know. He will make a remarkable Governor and I am proud to endorse him."