Coalition for Grassroots Progress has endorsed Bernie. Also, a list of progressives running.

[Gregorian]

After careful assessments, the Coalition for Grassroots Progress has endorsed:

Bernie Sanders for President.

Bernie Sanders continues to get the short end of the stick in corporate media coverage; at first they ignored him, and now as they watch his success, they react with skepticism and excuses for why it won’t last. It’s grassroots support across the country, like our 100 Door-Knocks for Bernie campaign, that are contributing to his unforeseen success in the primaries and caucuses. Go Bernie!

Noreen Evans for Sonoma County Supervisor, 5th District (http://www.noreenforsupervisor.com/) During her political career over her years on the Santa Rosa City Council, as a member of the California Assembly, and as a member of the California State Senate, Noreen has always represented various parts of Sonoma County’s 5th District. She knows the important issues of the district and is committed to continuing to speak up in support of urban growth boundaries, protecting fisheries and rivers, addressing the growing problem of income and wealth disparities, promoting local and sustainable organic farms, and the challenges we face due to climate change.

Mike Wison for Humboldt County Supervisor, 3rd District

Mike Wilson, currently an elected member of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, is running for the seat that Supervisor Mark Lovelace will be vacating in 2017. During his tenure on the Humboldt Bay Commission, Mike has helped lead the restoration of wetlands and the clean-up of millions of gallons of toxic waste left by the Samoa pulp mill. It’s important that his views on the issues of the creation of living wage jobs and affordable housing, while protecting the environment, be represented on the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.


Patrick Pekin for Superior Court Judge, Mendocino County

Very rarely do we have the opportunity to vote for a judicial candidate who wasn’t appointed to office by a California Governor. This is one of those opportunities. In his private practice, Pekin has focused on criminal defense, white collar crime, violent crime, and consumer protection. He brings with him a much-needed wide range of experience with the kinds of legal issues and challenges private citizens face.

Julie Combs, incumbent running for re-election on Santa Rosa City Council

As a voice for progressives on the Santa Rosa City Council for the past four years, Julie has made homelessness and affordable housing one of her top issues, and calls for local jobs paying a living wage. In the wake of the shooting of Andy Lopez, she worked with then-Senator Noreen Evans on Evans’ “A Toy Should Look Like a Toy” legislation, strengthening controls on toy gun manufacturers. One of her top priorities is making Santa Rosa government open and transparent.