Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Central Valley Elected Officials and Democratic Leaders Endorse Hillary Clinton

The Clinton Campaign today announced the endorsement of Democratic leaders from the Central Valley. The men and women supporting Hillary Clinton include assembly members, mayors, mayors pro tempore, councilmembers, school board officials and commissioners as well as several Democratic organizations that believe Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to bring the change that Californians and Central Valley residents need and want.

"I am grateful to all those who are endorsing the need for change in this country and I am eagerly looking forward to visiting the Central Valley," said Clinton who will visit Fresno High School for a rally on Monday morning.

"As the next President of the United States, Hillary will lead this nation in a direction of hope, change and prosperity," said Assemblymember Juan Arambula (D-Fresno). "Senator Clinton is the most qualified candidate in the race having tackled such critical issues as healthcare, education, job creation and a strong defense. Hillary Clinton is a positive change for our country and most especially for the Central Valley. I am proud and honored to offer my strong endorsement for Senator Hillary Clinton. "

"I believe Senator Hillary Clinton understands the importance of Fresno and the Central Valley as it pertains to the nation as a whole," said Cynthia Sterling, Fresno City Councilwoman. "Our area has the highest concentration of poverty and yet we are the place that feeds the world. Senator Clinton will be a champion for our area in bringing the necessary resources to sustain a healthy agriculture economy. As President, I know that Hillary Clinton will ensure that Fresno and the valley is foremost on her mind when it comes to such tough issues as immigration, high unemployment and affordable housing."

"Senator Clinton has a great understanding and insight on critical issues facing our nation as well as the Central Valley. Senator Clinton's efforts on the environment, health care, education, and the economy are important to our quality of life here in the Central Valley and Fresno," said Fresno City Councilmember Blong Xiong.

Assembly
Juan Arambula, Assemblymember Fresno

Sarah Reyes, Former Assemblymember Fresno

Mayors
Grace Vallejo, Mayor Pro Tem Delano

Terry McKittrick, Mayor Dinuba

Karen Humphrey, Former Mayor of Fresno

Joaquin Gonzalez, Former Mayor Hanford

Ramon Dominguez, Mayor Huron

Hilda Plasencia, Mayor Pro Tem Huron

Trinidad Rodriguez, Mayor Kerman

Joseph Riofrio, Mayor Mendota

Robert Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Mendota

Victor Lopez, Mayor Orange Cove

Armando Lopez, Mayor Parlier

Dennis Lujan, Mayor Pro Tem Selma

Fran Florez, Mayor Pro Tem Shafter

Councilmembers
Cynthia Sterling, Councilmember Fresno

Henry T. Perea, Council President Fresno

Blong Xiong, Councilmember Fresno

Sal Quintero, Former Councilmember Fresno

Raji Brar, Councilmember Arvin

Ruben Hill, Councilmember Delano

Thomas Payan, Councilmember Dinuba

Emilio "Joey" Morales, Councilmember Dinuba

Diane Maldonado, Councilmember Parlier

Yolanda Padilla, Councilmember Parlier

Raul Villanueva, Councilmember Parlier

Pedro Martinez, Councilmember Porterville

Anita Betancourt, Councilmember Reedley

Dan Clark, Councilmember Ridgecrest

Ronald Carter, Councilmember Ridgecrest

Sandra Neri, Councilmember Sanger

Jim Avalos, Councilmember Selma

Carlton Jones, Councilmember Tulare

Fred West Jr. Councilmember Wasco

School Board Members
Dorothy "Dotti" Smith, Trustee State Center Community College District

Tony Vang, School Board Member, Fresno Unified School District

Miguel Arias, School Board Member Mendota Unified School District

Isabel Maldonado, School Board Member Mendota Unified School District

Jesse Maldonado, Former School Board Member Mendota Unified School District

Enrique Maldonado, School Board Member Parlier Unified School District

Johnny L. Smith, School Board Member, Selma Unified School District

Dr. David L. Schecter, Professor California State University Fresno

Dr. Mitzi Lowe, Professor California State University Fresno

Commissioners
Enrique Reade, Chair Human Relations Commission Fresno

Democratic Organizations
Joel Murillo, Chair Fresno County Dem. Central Committee / Chair La Raza Lawyers Association

Billie MacDougall, Past President Fresno Democratic Women's Club

Gail Gaston, Past President Fresno Democratic Women's Club

Ray Ensher, Past President Fresno Democratic Women's Club & Kennedy Club of San Joaquin Valley

Patsy Montgomery, President Kennedy Club of San Joaquin

Kathy Eisele, Treasurer Madera Democratic Club

Mary Stanley, Past President National Women's Political Caucus Fresno

Pat Barr, President-Elect National Women's Political Caucus Fresno

Alberta Ferrer, Past President National Women's Political Caucus Fresno

Barbara Waldron, Chair Tulare County Democratic Central Committee

Fred Davis, President Visalia Democratic Club