Four Mayors Endorse Steve Glazer
left to right:
Ken Chew (Moraga), Sue Severson (Orinda), Steve Glazer, Kristina Lawson (Walnut Creek), Don Tatzin (Lafayette)
Kristina Lawson, Mayor of Walnut Creek
"Much can be accomplished in Sacramento with Steve’s pragmatic, get-the-job-done approach to governing. We need to break down barriers to economic growth in a way that protects our wonderful Bay Area environment. Steve’s experience and independence are qualities that can serve our communities well in the State Legislature."
Don Tatzin, Mayor of Lafayette
"Steve showed rare courage when he stood up for BART riders and the public and advocated for a transit strike ban. Now, we can stand up for him.”
Sue Severson, Mayor of Orinda
"I have seen first-hand how Steve’s independent, results-oriented leadership brings people together to create positive change for our communities. Sacramento is full of partisan talkers. Steve is a non-partisan doer-- for our schools, cities, and neighborhoods. He will help break down the partisan gridlock and be a solutions-oriented legislator.”
Ken Chew, Mayor of Moraga
“Steve has always has the highest standards of honesty and integrity. He is in public service for the right reasons and making a real difference in all that he undertakes."
Brandt Andersson, Vice Mayor of Lafayette
“Steve is interested in finding solutions - for schools, for roads, for economic development. His main criterion for a successful solution is that it works. Steve gets things done.”
Bob Simmons, Walnut Creek City Council Member
"Steve brings a combination of independent judgment and knowledge that he will use to ably represent our communities in Sacramento."
Jeff Williams, former Livermore City Council Member
“I am impressed by Steve’s independence pledge. Steve saw that trading private promises for special interests support doesn’t represent voters’ interest, and decided to fight for greater transparency. Steve’s concern for the environment and rare integrity are why I want to send him to the State Assembly.”
Mark Mitchell, Lafayette City Council Member
“I am supporting Steve Glazer for Assembly because I want to see a change in Sacramento. Steve's has the courage and independence to take a stand to represent all of us. Steve’s track record of taking on the BART unions and defending the rights of riders and commuters shows that he’s not afraid to take on powerful interests.”
Mike Anderson, Lafayette City Council Member
“Thanks to Steve Glazer and his conservation partners, thousands of acres of open space land have been permanently protected from development in Contra Costa County and throughout California. We need Steve’s experience and conservation ethic in Sacramento.”
Anne Grodin, former Lafayette City Council Member
"I urge my Lafayette neighbors to consider Steve Glazer for Assembly. His abilities to build community and consensus are needed in Sacramento.”
Victoria Smith, Orinda City Council Member
"Steve has been a strong and effective advocate for recycling, composting and environmental education at schools -- while at the same time insisting on fiscal responsibility."
Dean Orr, Orinda City Council Member
“I have been Steve's colleague on the City Council for many years. He listens carefully, asks tough questions, and focuses on accountable results. Steve is the kind of thoughtful leaders we need in Sacramento”
Amy Worth, Orinda City Council Member
“Orinda has never had a resident elected to state office. We need someone like Steve to bring our Orinda common sense to the Legislature.”
Phil Arth, Moraga Town Council Member
"I admire Steve Glazer's independence from political influence and his courage in taking on the powerful interests at BART. While I am considered a political conservative, I appreciate Steve's ability to work with people from all viewpoints to solve problems. Count me as a strong Steve Glazer supporter for State Assembly"
Susie Epstein, Board Member, Acalanes Union High School District
“Steve has been a local champion for our public schools. He will be a leader for effective education policy and funding in Sacramento.”
Matt Moran, Trustee, Orinda Union Schoolboard
"Steve has been a champion for Orinda schools and honored twice by the Orinda School District for his outstanding contributions. I’m all in for Steve.”
Patricia Rudebusch, Orinda Union Schoolboard Member
“I have watched Steve Glazer’s leadership as an Orinda councilman and a California State University Trustee, and have seen firsthand his strength of character, pragmatism and independence. He believes in the promise of California and will not let threats of special interests quell difficult discussions that concern the future of our state.”—Letter to the Editor, Contra Costa Times, Friday May 16 2014
Judy Carney, Board Member, Lafayette Community Foundation
"Steve has the courage and independence to fight for our community against powerful narrow interests. Steve is a neighbor who has honesty and integrity.”
Dr. Neil Katsura
“We need a representative who will stand up for us rather than the special interests. Steve has courage and independence do what is right—not what has been told by the insiders.”