Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer Supports George Runner for BOE

Sacramento – Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner has received the endorsement of Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer in his race for the Board of Equalization, Runner’s campaign announced today.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of Jerry Dyer, long-time Fresno Police Chief and an incredibly dedicated public safety official,” said Runner. “Jerry knows the hardships that have been created for police departments as a result of the state’s raiding of local funds. I am grateful for his support in my attempt to serve as taxpayer advocate for public safety departments throughout the district.”

Senator Runner is running for BOE District 2, the largest of four districts that comprise California’s statewide tax board. The district encompasses all or portions of 34 counties that span from the California-Oregon border to San Bernardino County.

Runner is currently leading in fundraising and the number of slate mail pieces and has the coveted endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. He also currently represents the voter heavy southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. Runner authored California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Runner Continues to Lead the Pack in Race for BOE

Raises more than Opponents nearly 3 to 1 combined

Sacramento — Senator/Taxpayer Advocate George Runner has demonstrated his continued financial advantage over the field in the race for Board of Equalization.

Runner reported raising $153,000 in the last reporting period. This is almost three times the combined total of his opponents.

“My campaign for Board of Equalization started much later than the others,” said Runner.  “Yet we have used the time to raise money, secure endorsements and lock down more pieces of slate mail than anyone else in this race.”

In the reporting period that was just completed the fundraising totals were:

Senator/Taxpayer Advocate George Runner     $153,000
Jobs/Economy Specialist Alan Nakanishi              $41,630
Acting Board Member Barbara Alby                     $14,550       

Runner has secured more than 5 million pieces of slate mail and earned the coveted endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.  He is the only candidate from the voter heavy southern portion of the BOE district.

“So far every measurable factor in this race has turned to be in our favor but we are not done,” added Runner.  “Our campaign plan is aggressive and will continue until June 8^th.”

Former U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott Endorses George Runner for Board of Equalization

Sacramento – Taxpayer Advocate and Senator George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) has received the endorsement of former U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott. Runner is seeking election to the California Board of Equalization.

Runner expressed gratitude for Scott’s endorsement, saying, “It’s an honor to have the endorsement of McGregor Scott, a revered member of our legal system. I am grateful to have his support in my effort to advocate for relief of California’s overburdened taxpayers as a Board of Equalization member.”

As U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California from 2003 to 2009, Scott ran an office of approximately 75 lawyers who represented the government in both criminal and civil matters in the federal courts in Sacramento and Fresno. Scott’s office prosecuted a number of high-profile cases including the “Lodi terror case” that resulted in a guilty verdict for material support to terrorists. From 1997 to 2003, Scott served as District Attorney of Shasta County, where he was elected twice. Scott left the U.S. Attorney post in 2003 to join Orrick law firm in Sacramento, where he is currently a member of the Litigation Group.

Runner recently received the endorsement of the prominent Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. This endorsement, combined with an advantage in fundraising, a large base of support in the most highly populated part of the district, and an aggressive slate mail program, makes Runner the favorite in the June Republican primary.

Senator Runner is running for BOE District 2, the largest of four districts that comprise California’s statewide tax board. The district encompasses all or portions of 34 counties that span from the California-Oregon border to San Bernardino County.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Governor Pete Wilson and Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Bill Simon Endorse George Runner for BOE

Sacramento – Taxpayer advocate and Senator George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) has received the endorsement of former California Governor Pete Wilson and staunch conservative Bill Simon in the race for Board of Equalization. 

“Governor Wilson represents the hard work and fiscal discipline that we desperately need in California,” said Runner. “Bill Simon is a strict conservative Republican who advocates for limited government and free market enterprise.”

“These men are both great champions of Republican principles and I am grateful for their confidence in my ability to bring California taxpayers the economic relief they are aching for.”

Earning the support of both Governor Wilson and Bill Simon shows that Runner has gained the confidence of Republican leaders across the state in the race for BOE.

When entering office, Wilson inherited California’s worst economy since the Great Depression. Insisting on strict budget discipline, Wilson revived the state’s business environment and left office with a $16 billion budget surplus. Also heralded for his tough stance on crime, Wilson signed California’s “Three Strikes” into law during his tenure.

Businessman Bill Simon is a well-known conservative Republican and served as Director of Policy for the Rudy Giuliani presidential exploratory committee in 2007. In 2004, Simon ran unsuccessfully against Gray Davis, losing the election by less than 5 percentage points. Davis was recalled two years later and replaced by the electorate with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Runner recently received the endorsement of the prominent Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. This endorsement, combined with an advantage in fundraising, a large base of support in the most highly populated part of the district, and an aggressive slate mail program make Runner the favorite in the June Republican primary.

Senator Runner is running for BOE District 2, the largest of four districts that comprise California’s statewide tax board. The district encompasses all or portions of 34 counties that span from the California-Oregon border to San Bernardino County.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

George Runner Wins Endorsement from California Republican Assembly for Board of Equalization

From the floor of the California Republican Assembly’s 75th Endorsement Convention, Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) today announced that the conservative organization nominated him as its candidate for the Board of Equalization, district 2, beating out opponents Alan Nakanishi and Barbara Alby — both former legislators from Northern California.

“I am honored to have earned the support and confidence of the distinguished delegates of the California Republican Assembly,” Runner said. “I share with CRA an unwavering dedication to conservative values, which includes protecting taxpayers, supporting free enterprise and limiting government’s involvement in our lives.”

The CRA endorsement follows on the heels of Runner receiving the coveted endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association last month. Runner also earned the endorsement of former CRA presidents Mike Spence and Steve Frank, in addition to numerous local, state and national leaders who represent communities throughout the BOE 2nd District, which spans 34 counties from San Bernardino to Siskiyou.

Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE 2nd District in the State Senate. He authored California’s Amber Alert and Jessicaʼs Law. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Chartered in 1934, The CRA is the state’s oldest and largest Republican volunteer organization. President Ronald Reagan called the California Republican Assembly: “The conscience of the Republican Party.”