Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Giuliani Announces California Leadership Team

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee announced today Rudy's California Leadership Team. The team will be chaired by Bill Simon, co-chairman of William E. Simon and Sons, LLC, and former California Republican gubernatorial nominee. In addition to Simon, the team brings together political and business leaders throughout California, including six current members of Congress.

"Voters throughout California are hearing Mayor Giuliani's message of strong leadership and his record of results," said Simon. "Rudy is the Republican presidential candidate that can win the California primary and defeat the Democratic candidate in the general election statewide."

Mayor Giuliani's campaign also announced it will open a state campaign headquarters in Glendale, California.

About the California Leadership Team:

California State Chair

Bill Simon, Former California Republican Gubernatorial Nominee

California State Co-Chairs

Mary Bono, United States Congresswoman

David Dreier, United States Congressman

Jerry Lewis, United States Congressman

Devin Nunes, United States Congressman

George Radanovich, United States Congressman

Ed Royce, United States Congressman

Curt Pringle, Mayor of Anaheim

Greg Aghazarian, State Assemblyman

Ted Gaines, State Assemblyman

Sharon Runner, State Assemblywoman

Cameron Smyth, State Assemblyman

Chuck Poochigian, Former State Senator

Mike Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor

John Herrington, Former State GOP Chair

Robert Naylor, Former State GOP Chair

Frank Visco, Former State GOP Chair

Michelle Steel, Board of Equalization Member

Dr. Joel Strom, Los Angeles Businessman