Orange Co. Firefighters Support Propels Correa's Campaign With New Momentum
Press Release
Consolidating more public safety support, today former State Senator Lou Correa received an important validating endorsement from the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3631 in his campaign for California's 46th Congressional District seat.
In a letter sent to Correa for Congress, Scott Sanzaro, Director of Government Affairs OC Firefighters, IAFF Local 3631 wrote:
"Dear Senator Correa, On behalf of the 986 men and women of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, protecting 1.6 million citizens and 23 cities of Orange County, I am pleased to convey our endorsement of your candidacy in the 2016 Primary and General Election for the office of Representative for the 46th Congressional Disrtict in the State of California. The Orange County Professional Firefighters Association is the local affiliate for the International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F.), and our membership is limited to full time, professional paid firefighters."
Responding to news of the endorsement, former State Senator Lou Correa remarked:
"Having this support from the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3631 means a great deal to me. These brave men and women risk their lives every day to keep Orange County families and neighborhoods safe. It is a tremendous honor to have their endorsement. I look forward to collaborating closely with them in my campaign and beyond."
To date, Correa has won the following public safety endorsements:
California Police Chiefs' Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys
National Latino Peace Officers Association
Santa Ana School Police Officers' Association
Santa Ana Police Officers' Association
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins
This news follows a poll showing Correa with an enormous lead, nearly 30-points ahead of his closest competitor.
The poll, conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, is relatively fresh out of the field, and was conducted from December 13th through December 16th. The initial results show Correa with a decisive lead over all other candidates:
37% Lou Correa
5% Joe Dunn
4%* Jordan Brandman
8% Bao Nguyen
12% Adam Nick
1% Other
33% Undecided
After messaging, Correa's support grows to 43%, while the other candidates' totals remain nearly unchanged. The memo showed Correa with a net favorability rating more than double that of any other candidate in the race.
To read the polling memo, click here
Beyond today's announcement, Correa has racked up widespread support from organizations and leaders, including:
Organizations
United Farm Workers of America (UFW)
California Police Chiefs' Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
National Latino Peace Officers Association
California Small Business Association
Building Our Leadership Diversity (BOLD) PAC
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501
Santa Ana School Police Officers' Association
Santa Ana Police Officers' Association
Anaheim Police Officer's Association Political Action Committee
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys
Elected Leaders
House Democratic Caucus Chair & Congressman Xavier Becerra
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez
Congresswoman & former State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass
Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congressman Juan Vargas
Congressman Alan Lowenthal
Congressman Pete Aguilar
Congressman Ted Lieu
Congressman Tony Cardenas
Congresswoman Norma Torres
Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD.
Congressman Ruben Gallego
Congressman Luis Gutierrez
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa
Congressman Filemon Vela
California's State Treasurer John Chiang
California's Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California State Senate President Pro-Tem Kevin de León
California Board of Equalization Chair Jerome Horton
California Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante (Ret.)
California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair and State Assemblyman Luis Alejo
California Legislative Black Caucus Chair & State Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer
California State Senator and former Air Force General Richard Roth
California State Senator & LGBT trailblazer Mark Leno
California State Senator & Labor Committee Chair Tony Mendoza
California State Assemblywoman & former San Diego Central Labor Council Leader Lorena Gonzalez
California State Senator Lois Wolk
California State Senator Jerry Hill
California State Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes--Eggman
California State Assemblyman Henry Perea
California State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk Silva (Ret.)
California Supreme Court Justice, Hon., Cruz Reynoso (Ret.)
California State Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia
California State Assemblyman Jose Medina
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins
Santa Ana City Council Member Michele Martinez
Santa Ana Unified School District Board President John Palacio
Santa Ana Unified School District Clerk Valerie Amezcua
Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member José Alfredo Hernández, J.D.
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Angie Amezcua
Buena Park City Councilman Art Brown
Anaheim Union High School District Board President Annemarie Randle-Trejo
Anaheim Union High School District Board Member Al Jabbar
Anaheim City School District Board of Education President Bob Gardner
Anaheim City School District Board of Education Member Ryan Ruelas
Anaheim Police Chief John Welter (Ret.)*
City of Garden Grove City Council Member Kris Beard
Huntington Beach Unified School District Board Member Bonnie Castrey
Los Angeles City Councilman, past State Senator Gil Cedillo
Artesia City Council Member Ali Sajjad Taj
Community Leaders
South County Labor Chair Ray Cordova*
Orange County-based LGBT activist Gregory Willenborg*
Pastor of the largest African American church in Orange County, the Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr.*
Correa served in the California State Senate, representing the 34th District, from 2006- 2014 and served the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster. Prior to the Senate, he served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors representing the 1st District. Before his time on the Board, Correa served in the California State Assembly representing the 69th District.
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