Endorsements Keep Rolling In...

Today, the Johnson campaign announced additional endorsements received this week. The Sacramento Observer and the Latino Journal joined the Sacramento Union as local publications that have endorsed Kevin Johnson.  In addition, the  Johnson campaign announced the support of a number of Sacramento’s
regional leaders, bulking up his already impressive list of area endorsers. Joining Johnson’s camp today are: Assemblyman Roger Niello, former County Supervisor Sandy Smoley, Elk Grove City Councilman Jim Cooper, State Senator David Cox, West Sacramento City Councilperson Mark Johannessen, and Karen Young, the Vice President of the Board of Education for Sacramento City
Unified School District.

Said Johnson, “I believe that to solve the problems that plague Sacramento,
we need to look regionally. Our problems don’t stop at the city line. That’s
why I look forward to working hand in hand with leaders from across the
county and throughout the region. And I am so grateful for the support I’ve
received from this powerful group.”

Johnson’s campaign released their statements:

"I am joining local law enforcement and the business community in endorsing
Kevin Johnson for mayor. He has the right vision to help Sacramento move
forward."
-- Roger Niello, Assemblyman, Fifth District

"From my time as a County Supervisor and my involvement with the Sacramento
community, I know that we need a mayor of Sacramento who will be a strong
regional leader that can work with all of the communities, both within the
city and surrounding the city to make Sacramento truly successful.  That is
why I am supporting Kevin Johnson for Mayor."
-- Sandy Smoley, former Sacramento County Supervisor,
Board Member, Sacramento Metro Chamber.

“It’s important that we have regional leadership and cooperation if we are
going to tackle the big issues that face our communities. Kevin Johnson has
the vision to encourage cooperation between our communities and the
leadership skills to make real regional improvements.”
-- Jim Cooper, Elk Grove City Councilperson and Sheriff’s Captain

“As a former County Supervisor, Assemblyperson and now as State Senator, I
have been involved as an elected official in the Sacramento area for over 20
years. I know the pressure that families are living with in our area, and I
believe that Kevin Johnson is the leader who can best respond. That’s why I
chose to support Kevin as the next Mayor of Sacramento.” – State Sen. David
Cox

"Quality education is a critical investment in the future of Sacramento and
the lives of all our children. To achieve this goal it is vital to have a
mayor with a proven track record committed to public education. That's why I
am voting for Kevin Johnson." -- Karen Young, Vice President, Board of
Education, Sacramento City Unified School District

Every healthy community needs a strong educational base and forward thinking
economic planning; that is what will propel the entire region forward.  This
is what I try to bring to West Sacramento and it is what I see Kevin Johnson
doing for Sacramento and the entire region."
- Mark Johannessen, City Councilperson, West Sacramento

The leaders join County Supervisor and former Sacramento Mayor Jimmie Yee,
and Councilmembers Sandy Sheedy, Steve Cohn and Robbie Waters in backing
Johnson.