Correa Gets Two Thumbs Up From Powerful Countywide Business Org.

Press Release

Keeping up his torrid pace of locking down important endorsements, today former State Senator Lou Correa landed the sought-after support of the Orange County Business Council in his campaign for California's 46th Congressional District seat.

In announcing their support, the Orange County Business Council wrote:

"Orange County Business Council (OCBC), the leading voice of business in Orange County, has endorsed retired state Senator Lou Correa for U.S. Congress, 46th District. Correa is the ideal candidate to represent the region in Congress. He holds deep ties to the Orange County community and solid track record aligned with OCBC's initiatives to enhance regional economic prosperity through workforce development and infrastructure investment, and an increased supply of workforce housing.

"Lou is an invaluable asset to the region," said Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, OCBC. "Throughout his career he's championed policies to enhance economic development and improve the lives of all who call Orange County home."

"Correa is a seasoned leader with a history for achieving results as a State Senator, State Assemblyman and County Supervisor. Understanding that a strong business environment and a well-educated workforce are crucial to the region's competitiveness in a 21st-century global economy, he's promoted increased investment in local neighborhood schools and STEM-related programs to close the skills gap between employers' needs and the preparedness of students. Correa is also a leading advocate on behalf of Orange County's mobility, working to ensure we receive fair share transportation and infrastructure funding -- critical to the region's ability to accommodate a growing workforce. He was a staunch supporter of the SR-91 improvements and SR-57 expansion, both critical corridors for goods and people movement. OCBC applauds Correa's leadership and support his candidacy for the United States Congress."

Today's news comes after 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

Garden Grove Firefighters Association

Californians for Humane Immigrant Rights Leadership Action Fund (CHIRLA Action Fund)

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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