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.

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