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.

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