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THE L.A. DAILY NEWS SAYS ABOUT SUSAN SHELLEY:

"A whipsmart constitutional scholar"

"She's got good ideas"

"Anyone — Democrat or Republican — who is uncomfortable with the current Democratic lock in Sacramento will certainly want to look at Shelley because electing a Republican in this one special election will end the supermajority." Read more

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Susan Shelley has been endorsed for the California Assembly by

Organizations:

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
"The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has endorsed Susan Shelley, a candidate who is dedicated to preserving your Proposition 13 protections. As your representative, Susan Shelley will be a powerful advocate for taxpayers and Proposition 13." Read more

Los Angeles Daily News Read the 8-15-13 editorial

California Republican Party

California Republican League

Republicans for Choice

Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Long Beach and Southern County

California Log Cabin Republicans

 

Elected officials (alphabetical order, titles for identification only):

Hon. Michael D. Antonovich
Los Angeles County Supervisor

Hon. Pete Constant
Member, San Jose City Council

Assembly Member Connie Conway
Assembly Republican Leader

Hon. Brooks Firestone
Former Member, California Assembly

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell
37th District

Assembly Member Shannon Grove
R-Bakersfield

Senator Bob Huff
Senate Republican Leader

U.S. Rep Kevin McCarthy
Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives

Assemblyman Mike Morrell
40th District

Assemblyman Scott Wilk
38th District

 

Individuals (alphabetical order, titles for identification only):

Jim Adams
President, Chaminade College Preparatory

Adriana Alarcòn
Student, Pierce College

Arturo Alas
2nd Vice Chair, Republican Party of L.A. County

Mel Alfarero
Filipino-American community leader
Former Member, 40th Assembly District Republican Central Committee

Luis Alvarado
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Greater Los Angeles

Gary Aminoff
Former 1st Vice Chair, Republican Party of L.A. County
Immediate Past President, San Fernando Valley Republican Club

Claudia Morgan-Andrade
President, San Fernando Valley Republican Women Federated

Jose Arevalo
Manufacturing senior cost accountant

Lily Balian
Past President, Armenian International Women's Association; Vice Chair, KCET Women's Council
“You bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the state of California. We would be fortunate to have you as one of our representatives” – Lily Balian

Robert N. Beck
President, Beck Consulting Group, LLC
Pebble Beach, CA
“Susan brings a wonderful broad base of skills, knowledge and abilities to our party. Her work on the Constitution as it relates to legislation is a real asset. She is articulate, terrific speaker, and a leader.” – Bob Beck

Chris Bell
Northridge, CA
“Susan’s straightforward and logical approach is refreshing and inspiring!” – Chris Bell

David Benning
President, San Fernando Valley Republican Club

Kelly Benning
Teacher/Librarian
"I support Susan Shelley for Assembly because she is smart and has common sense - something sadly lacking in our government today." –Kelly Benning

Iona Blackwell
Malibu, CA

Diane Braga
Soledad, CA
“I am so impressed by this young woman. Common sense goes a long way.” – Diane Braga

Thomas P. Brascia
Retired Police Captain

Pamela Brown
Professor of Economics, Pierce College
2010 Libertarian Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California

Richard "Dick" Bublitz
FibreNew, Woodland Hills, CA
"I've known Susan through her community work, have read her book and believe what she stands for." – Dick Bublitz

Duane "Bucky" Buckley
Reseda, CA

Jack Bulko
Business owner

Pam Castillo
Business owner; Winnetka, CA

Bernie Collura
President, Boosters Club, American Legion Post 308, Reseda, CA

William Craddock
Twentynine Palms, CA

Daniel Curry
Tarzana, CA
"We need Republicans like Susan Shelley in Sacramento. She understands that government serves the people, not the other way around." – Dan Curry

Diane Deats
Small business owner, Woodland Hills, CA

Stewart Deats
Deats Design, Woodland Hills, CA

Curtis Dettman
Business owner
"Susan is a responsible person who understands that a strong business community will provide jobs for Californians and that small business is the backbone for growth." – Curtis Dettman

John L. Dortch
Retired Division Chief, Los Angeles County Assessor's Office
"Susan Shelley will fight to protect Proposition 13, including all efforts to 'split' the property tax roll. A 'split roll' for commercial property would devastate the California economy!" – John L. Dortch

Jennifer ("J.E.") Dyer
Commander, U.S. Navy (ret.)
Author, "The Optimistic Conservative" blog
"Susan is the kind of legislator California needs! She will do a great job for the voters of the 45th District, and for the state of California." –Jennifer Dyer

Harvey Eisenstadt
Author, Speaker, Mentor, Sales Consultant
Member, Board of Directors, North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

Paul Eisenstadt
CEO and President, Protection Alarms, Chatsworth, CA

Steven Escobar
Editor-in-Chief, Diversity News Magazine

Joseph Fein
Secretary, 50th Assembly District Republican Central Committee
Author, "Valley of the Shadow" blog

Richard Warren Field
Tarzana, CA
"Susan Shelley offers a constructive, practical vision for California." –Richard Warren Field

Catherine B. (Kate) Firestone
Solvang, CA

Paul Morgan Fredrix
Chair, Republican Party County Central Committee, Assembly District 50

Connie Friedman
Business owner and former Assembly candidate, Los Angeles City Commissioner, and Grassroots Chair of the San Fernando Valley for the George W. Bush presidential campaign

Jesse Gardona
20-year U.S. Army veteran; Huey crew chief and MP

Brandon Gesicki
President, Capitol Consulting; Organizer, California Republican Reformers Weekend

Mark Goldsmith
Owner, Mark's Independent Volvo Service, Chatsworth, CA

Michelle Goldwater
Woodland Hills, CA

Rose Goldwater
Community Relations Consultant, Woodland Hills, CA
"She is working for the people!" – Rose Goldwater

Albert Gonzales
Retired homicide detective

John Goya
President, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Long Beach

Trevor Grimm
Attorney, Studio City

Argus Hamilton
Syndicated columnist and stand-up comedian

Nicholas Hariton
General Counsel, Latino Political Consulting, LLC

Irene Havkin
Business owner

Stella Havkin
Attorney; Woodland Hills, CA

Horace Heidt
Sherman Oaks, CA
"Protect Prop 13." – Horace Heidt

Jim Henrietta
Calabasas, California
“I believe Susan is a conservative ‘thinker’ who will make a positive change in California.” –Jim Henrietta

Mark Herrick
State President, California Republican League

Jacqueline Hilario
Student, Pierce College

Stephen Holzer
Attorney
Calabasas, CA

Bill Hooey
Los Angeles, CA

Theodora J. (Teddy) Howell
West Hills, CA

Cary Iaccino
Business owner and former candidate for Los Angeles City Council

Maxine Izenberg
Tarzana, CA

Fran Pierce Jackson
Program Vice President, Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated
Past 1st Vice President, Beverly Hills Republican Club

George A. Johnson
Retired aerospace worker
West Hills resident

Maureen Johnson
President, Westchester-Del Rey Republican Club
Vice-President, Westside Republicans
Volunteer and Precinct Committee Chair, Republican Party of Los Angeles County

Noah Johnson
Vice Chair, Los Angeles County Republican Liberty Caucus
"I know that Susan is dedicated to faithfully serving the people of California." – Noah Johnson

Beth Kennedy

Ava Kermani
Student, Pierce College
“Susan’s awesome!” – Ava Kermani

Kenneth Keyes
Retired L.A. County Sheriff's Department employee and Reseda business owner

Chris Kolski
Engineer
Former Republican candidate, 45th Assembly District

Len Lanzi
Delegate to the California Republican Party Convention

Paul Lawler
Board member, Tarzana Neighborhood Council and Tarzana Community & Cultural Center
President, Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Marcus
Graphic designer

Paul Marks
Realtor; Northridge, CA
Retired Police Captain

Ayana McCowen
Los Angeles, CA

Keith McCowen
Former Assembly candidate, community activist
"Susan Shelley has what it takes to help turn this state around and make it the thriving, vibrant and morally sound epicenter it was once known for." –Keith McCowen

Natalie Medvedev
"Susan would make a great representative of the West SF Valley. She's very knowledgeable about the many areas of concern for valley families, and I trust she would be a champion for us." –Natalie Medvedev

Vic Mercado
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce, Past President
"It is a privilege and honor to endorse Susan Shelley for California Assembly. She is quite knowledgeable and a very concerned citizen, a people person and a friend of the Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles." –Vic Mercado

James E. Mertzel, DDS
Northridge, CA

Alex Molina
Inspector, Los Angeles Fire Department
"Great person, loves horses, good views!" –Alex Molina

Doris Wise Montrose
Community leader
Woodland Hills, CA

Mark Neudorff
CEO, SoccerOne
"After speaking with Susan I believe she will provide the leadership skills required to forge alliances within the Assembly, resulting in a fair and balanced budget for all Californians.” –Mark Neudorff

Darcy Newman
Canoga Park, California
“The state needs Susan Shelley. Her ideas and values are just what California needs.” –Darcy Newman

Lori Osterheldt
GOP volunteer; Winnetka, CA
“Susan will bring common sense politics back to California.” –Lori Osterheldt

Patrick Palivoda
Computer engineer; Los Angeles, CA

Rob Pedersen
Founder and Chairman, Westside Republicans

Joseph Perez
Business owner
"Susan is a back-to-basics, get off the couch, get it done woman. She is not a politician, she knows what it is like to be frustrated with the inaction of the state Assembly and she wants to work to change the way things are done. Please support her in changing California.” –Joseph Perez

Alexander Polovets
Co-founder, "Panorama"; President, Media Analysis Foundation
"As a co-founder, and in the past chief editor and publisher of the largest independent weekly publication in Russian language, "Panorama," I fully endorse Susan Shelley for the California Assembly. She is smart, knowledgeable, independent thinker and she has the interests of us California citizens in her heart. Let's send her to Sacramento to stop increases of taxes on homeowners!” –Alexander Polovets

Michael Povar
Board member, Tarzana Property Owners Association

Steven Presberg
Former candidate, Los Angeles City Council
"I'm a Democrat and I support Susan Shelley 100%. She's an independent thinker and someone who will throw a wrench into the status quo abuser politicians in Sacramento.  Isn't it time for us to elect someone not in the pocket of the public employee unions and other special interests that are smothering our quality of life? The Valley needs Susan Shelley!"

Ahuva Rabahi
Woodland Hills, CA
"We need thinkers and writers to get us out of the Democratic pit we've sunk into in California. We need people like Susan."

Ralph Rosas
Commander, American Legion Post 308, Reseda, CA

Mickey Ridosh
Environmental Scientist

Renee Ridosh
Membership Chair, Woodland Hills Republican Women Federated

Atoosa M. Ring, CLU
President, Ring Insurance Services
"We need a fresh voice." –Atoosa Ring

Allen Saltzman
Business Owner

Eli Sank
Primerica Representative

Rick Santa Maria
Owner, Santastrik Aviation

Violet Schlesinger
Encino, CA
"Susan has a thoughtful, dynamic agenda with specific goals that will improve the lives of Californians through addressing the many issues before our state. She is clear and concrete in her thinking and extremely well-informed. She can be an effective representative in Sacramento." – Violet Schlesinger

Dr. Richard Sherman
Member, 45th Assembly District Republican Central Committee

Ian E. Shrago
Attorney, Partner at Havkin & Shrago

Sabrina Simmons
Housing provider

Navraj Singh
Former candidate for U.S. Congress

Toni Slee
Woodland Hills, CA
"As our Assembly representative, Susan Shelley will be successful in battling all the disparities with fervor and to eliminate the hike on our property taxes – after all we live on our own property!" –Toni Slee

Stephen Smith
1st Vice Chair, Republican Party of L.A. County
Founder, James Madison Toastmasters, International

Nancy Spero
State Executive Vice President, California Republican League

John Sprung
Reseda, CA
"Susan will bring common sense and efficiency to government.” –John Sprung

Jay L. Stern
Chemistry and Biology Teacher, Panorama High School; 2012 candidate for California Assembly, District 46

Glenn Stoddard
Vice Chair, California Republican League, San Fernando Valley
"Susan Shelley is the kind of Republican that we need in the Assembly. She is extremely knowledgeable about the detrimental effects that our increased taxation and regulation have on our small businesses, and therefore on our jobs and cost of living." –Glenn Stoddard

Ann E.W. Stone
National Chair, Republicans for Choice
"Republicans for Choice is proud to endorse Susan Shelley for the Assembly. We need more fiscal conservatives who support a woman’s right to choose. She is the GOP’s future!” –Ann E.W. Stone

Jen Svejda
Woodland Hills, CA

Judy Symcox
Former member, Alameda County Republican Central Committee, RNC delegate
"Susan is a straight talker, who truly cares about the future of California.” –Judy Symcox

Brad Torgan
Secretary, Republican Party of L.A. County

Victor N. Viereck
CPA, Realtor
"We need you in the Assembly." –Vic Viereck

Steven Vincent
Member, 46th Assembly District Republican Central Committee
Liberty Republicans activist and organizer

Leon Weinstein
Woodland Hills, CA
"Susan is a born leader. She is smart, knowledgeable and independent. A great combination in a people's rep. As an ex-USSR citizen, I say we need people like Susan in California Assembly." –Leon Weinstein

David Williams
Film Composer

Diana Williams
Woodland Hills, California

Rick Williams
Attorney and former candidate for U.S. Senate

Allen Wilson
Member, Los Angeles County Republican Party Central Committee

John R. Wood
Contributing writer, BlackIsOnline.com

Elna Yaeger
West Hills, CA
"I highly recommend Susan Shelley for Assembly. Her issues about taxes would be helpful to all of us, irrespective of our party affiliations." –Elna Yaeger

Andrew Yonkers
Student, Pierce College

Stan Zwicker
Retired environmental engineer and community leader
Tarzana, CA

 

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