Public safety officers endorse Cunningham for Assembly

Templeton, CA— Templeton, CA— Scores of Central Coast public safety officers have pledged their support for former San Luis Obispo Deputy District Attorney Jordan Cunningham to be the next Assemblyman representing San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

“As a former deputy district attorney, Jordan has dedicated much of his career to the safety of our residents and he knows how to work with the men and women in uniform,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown. “He understands the challenges we face and will prioritize public safety. I am confident that he will do an outstanding job in the Assembly.”

San Luis Obispo Sheriff Ian Parkinson agrees, saying, “Jordan is a former prosecutor who understands what policies are needed to ensure public safety. He will make sure that our region continues to be a safe place to live, work and raise a family. I’m supporting his campaign because of his proven leadership and experience and I am excited to have him in Sacramento representing us.”

Law enforcement supporters also include dozens of district attorneys, deputy sheriffs and police officers as well as several law enforcement organizations.

“I am honored that so many of the brave men and women who devote their lives to making our communities safe have placed their faith in me to carry their message and mission to Sacramento,” said Cunningham.

Born and raised on the Central Coast, Cunningham earned his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating, he worked as a federal law clerk and as an attorney for the United States Department of Justice, eventually moving back to San Luis Obispo County to serve as a Deputy District Attorney. He now is the co-founder and owner of Cunningham Law Group.

“Public safety is the cornerstone responsibility of government, but irresponsible policies such as Prop. 47 and prison realignment have tied our local law enforcements’ hands behind their backs,” said Cunningham. “Sacramento policies need to focus on helping law enforcement and keeping our communities safe. When elected, I will use my experience to provide common-sense solutions to these problems that have been created by politicians.”

In addition to Sheriff Parkinson and Brown, the list of endorsers includes:
Dan Dow, District Attorney – SLO County
Lee Cunningham, Assistant District Attorney – SLO County
Jim Thomas, Sheriff (ret.) – Santa Barbara County
Kristy Imel, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Eric Dobroth, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Chase Martin, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Ki Blair, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Charlie Blair, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Andrew Baird, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Matthew Kerrigan, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Cheryl Manley, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Tom Wilson, Deputy District Attorney – SLO County
Karen S. Gray, Deputy District Attorney (ret.) – SLO County
David L. Johnson, Deputy District Attorney (ret.)
Bill Hanley, Chief Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Terry O’Farrell, Assistant Chief Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Mark Vallely, Assistant Chief Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Brett Hartley, Senior Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
JT Camp, Senior Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Neil Clayton, Investigator – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Debbie Vallely, Victim Witness Director – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Diana McPartlan, Director, Victim Witness Assistance Center – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Jennifer Cudworth, Assistant Director, Victim Witness Assistance Center – SLO County District Attorney’s Office
Roger Degnan, Deputy – SLO County Sheriff’s Department
Patrick Zuchelli – SLO County Sheriff’s Department
John Glau, Senior Deputy (ret.) – SLO County Sheriff’s Department
Art Trinidade, Code Enforcement Supervisor – SLO County
Jay Coggan, Command Judge Advocate – Camp San Luis Obispo
George Galvan, Citizen’s Advisory Committee – California Men’s Colony
Stan House, Citizen’s Advisory Committee – California Men’s Colony
Keith Aggson, Captain – Paso Robles Fire Department & former Chief – Templeton Fire Department
Terry Fibbich, Fire Chief (ret.) – Arroyo Grande/Grover Beach Fire
Jeff Wilshusen, Sergeant – Atascadero Police Department
Scott Pipan, Detective – Atascadero Police Department
Michael Smiley, Sergeant – Arroyo Grande Police Department
Robert Cudworth, Officer – San Luis Obispo Police Department
Bud Silva, Officer (ret.) – San Luis Obispo Police Department
Caleb Kemp, San Luis Obispo Police Department
Jeff Koznek, Police Officer
Felix Esparza, Police Officer (ret.) – Santa Maria Police Department
Jared Waits, Detective – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department
Nicholas Smith, Attorney & former Deputy District Attorney – Santa Maria
Donna Jordan, Cal Poly University Police Department (ret.)
Stephen Wagner, former Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor – Central Coast
Lt. Colonel Alfred J. Fonzi II – United States Army (ret.)
Major Trevor O’Malley – United States Army
Richard P. Martin, LTC (USA Ret.) & MATES Superintendent – Camp Roberts
Gregory Clayton, Private Investigator
San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Santa Maria Firefighters Local 2020
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
Crime Victims United
California State Sheriffs’ Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California
California Professional Firefighters

To learn more abut Jordan, visit www.jordancunningham.org

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