Santa Barbara – Following the recent announcement of Chairman Peter Adam’s endorsement, Justin Fareed for Congress today released its list of community leadership endorsements comprised of more than 50 community leaders and activists along California’s Central Coast. These individuals are looking for a candidate who will bring next generation leadership to Washington and get Congress working again for the people.
“Justin understands the needs and desires of the locals in our community, and I’m honored to support his campaign to represent us in Congress. His knowledge, passion and drive will serve us well in DC,” said Honorable Joe Centeno.
“What makes Justin unique is his unwavering focus, determination, and community engagement. Justin’ s knowledge and understanding of past and current issues makes him wise beyond his years.” said Santa Maria Mayor Pro Tem Etta Waterfield. “That is why I fully support Justin Fareed in his run for Congress.”
“Justin has an understanding of business, the workings of the federal government and foreign policy that is superior to any other candidate in the race. That alone is enough to earn my support. But he also represents the next generation, who will inherit and must pay for the debt that we have incurred, and will bring real resolve to Washington for today and future generations,” said Chairman Peter Adam
“The Central Coast needs a representative who will lead Congress to fiscally responsible solutions and focus on issues important to our people and district,” said Councilman Jim Mosby. “Justin embodies the next generation leadership required to get Congress functional again and is the only candidate I see fit to bring representation back to California’s 24th district. I’m privileged to endorse his campaign.”
Justin is overwhelmed and encouraged by the outpouring of steadfast support within the 24th Congressional District, and will continue to work to bring a voice for the future of the Central Coast to Washington.
Please see below the list of community leadership endorsements:
Peter Adam, Chairman of Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors
Joe Armendariz, Former Carpinteria City Councilman and Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association President
Mike Brady, former president of the Santa Ynez Valley Association of Realtors
Trent Benedetti, member of the board of directors of the Committee to Improve North County and longtime local business owner
John Bennett, Restaurant Owner, Brophy Brothers; Founder, Monarch Recovery and The Landing
Joe Centeno, Former Mayor of Santa Maria, Former Santa Barbara County Supervisor and Former Santa Maria Police Chief
Barbara and Bill Clingwald, Carpinteria Activists
Jim Diani, Founding Member, Santa Maria Police Council
Mary Jo Del Campo, Board President San Miguel Schools
Missy DeYoung, Santa Barbara Activist
Felix Esparza, retired Santa Maria Police officer and local small business owner
Larry Ferini, Planning Commissioner, County of Santa Barbara; Owner, Rancho Laguna Farms
Ottsy and Daren Gee, Owners, Darensberries
Steve Golis, Co-Founder, Radius Group
Les Graulich, Plantel Nurseries
Greg Grewal, Creston Rancher and Water Rights Activist
Mike and Betz Hadley, Community Leaders, Santa Ynez
Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo Activist and former Executive Director, San Luis Obispo County Builders Exchange
Stephen Harrison, Veteran, At-risk Youth Counselor, Army Chaplain Assistant
Mike Hendrickson, Realtor and Community Leader
Doug Herthel, Veterinarian and Founder, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center
Steve Hyslop, Owner, Chucks Waterfront Grill
Robert and Carol Jackson, Owners, Meyenberg Goat Milk Products and members of Solvang Rotary Club and Vikings of Solvang
Si Jenkins, Owner, Jedlickas
Bob Kingston, Carpinteria Rotary Club President and businessman
The Honorable Bob Lagomarsino, Former U.S. Representative, CA-19
Dennis Loucks, Water Rights Activist
Madalyn McDaniel, Atascadero Activist
Mary Kay Mills, Member, Atascadero School Board
Jim Mosby, Lompoc City Councilman
Ryan Newkirk, Operations Manager, Steinbeck Vineyards and Water Rights Activist
Dana Newquist, former member, Montecito Fire Prevention Board
David Newton, Economist
Jeremiah O’Brien, former President of the Morro Bay Fishermen’s Association
Alice Patino, Mayor of Santa Maria
Bruce Porter, President of Santa Ynez School Board
Lee Rosenberg, Santa Ynez resident and founder and president of the Vineyard Valley Theatre Company
Nancy, Noel and Carin Ryan, Creston ranchers
Andrew Salazar, Former Mayor of Lompoc
Patrick Sheehy, Los Padres Berries Farms, Santa Maria
Gerry B. Shepherd, Community Leader, Santa Ynez
Rick Soto, Pastor, The Ranch Church
Beatrice Spencer, Arroyo Grande business owner and activist
Howie and Bev Steinbeck, Owner, Steinbeck Vineyards
Reverend Jim Stretchberry, Santa Barbara pastor
Marvin, Paulette and Mark Teixeira, Teixeira Farms
Karli and Curtis Twisselman, Owners, Best Ever Salsa Co., Paso Robles
June Van Wingerden, owner, Ocean Breeze International; former California Woman of the Year; former Vice President, Carpinteria Valley Water District Board
Jim Worthen, First Vice Chair, Santa Barbara Republican Central Committee
Etta Waterfield, Mayor Pro Tem of Santa Maria
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