FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 9, 2012

CORNING, CA – – Tehama County farmer-rancher Bob Williams has announced his candidacy for the new 3rd Assembly district. A conservative Republican, Williams currently serves on the Tehama County Board of Supervisors and manages his family farm and cattle ranch.

“The 3rd district needs and deserves to have a representative in the Assembly who understands our area and is committed to representing us,” said Williams.  “Our agricultural based economy and rural, conservative values need to be represented at the State Capitol.”

The 3rd district seat is open because Assemblyman Jim Nielsen decided not to run for reelection this year in order to save taxpayers the cost of a special election.  Nielsen is planning to run in a State Senate special election in 2013.  State Assemblyman Dan Logue moved his residence out of the 3rd district in order to run for Assembly elsewhere, but recently decided to move back into the district.

“Moving in and out and forcing extra, costly elections is not what a true representative does, especially in these lean times,” said Williams. “I am running because I genuinely want to represent our district.  If elected to the Assembly, I pledge to serve my full term. I will not use this as a stepping stone to another office.”

Williams said he would be a “strong voice for fiscal accountability, balanced budgets and tax and regulation relief for small business, resource industries and farmers. He has extensive experience working for North State water rights.

Bob Williams is a fifth generation Valley farmer and cattle rancher who represents the home grown conservative values of the North State.  He will bring to the Assembly a common sense approach to problem-solving and a wealth of experience. Bob has lived in the 3rd district his entire life and raised his family here.

Williams is owner and managing partner of Williams Ranch, a family owned farming and ranching operation in Tehama County.  He is a member of the Tehama County Board of Supervisors, elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2010 and a former Trustee of the Corning Union High School Board and Past President of the Tehama County Farm Bureau.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 7, 2012

(SACRAMENTO, CA) Small businesswoman Barbara Ortega announced today that she will run for the newly-drawn 8th Assembly District. With new legislative maps in place in 2012 the District is left without a resident incumbent and expects to be a potential “swing” district that Democrats and Republicans will be watching closely in November.

“I’m running for Assembly because Eastern Sacramento County needs strong leadership in the Capitol,” said Ortega. “Californians every day continue to suffer from the gridlock at the Capitol that leaves our businesses suffering from overregulation and our budget in financial crisis. This has to stop and I want to bring my business experience and know-how to the Assembly so we can actually get things done to provide relief for California.”

Barbara is a fifth generation Californian and currently the co-owner of POW Group, which provides consulting services specializing in a wide range of business management services, strategic market analysis, marketing, economic development, grass roots programs, and business to business ventures. Prior to forming POW Group, Barbara served in various top positions with Abbott Laboratories, including as Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs. Her business career also includes serving as Director and Vice President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and Director of Legislative Affairs at the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Barbara attended Chapman College and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and Communications. She completed graduate work at Stanford University and California State University, Sacramento.  She belongs to the Corporate Advisory Council for the National Hispanic Council on Aging.

Barbara and her husband David live in Sacramento. She has 2 grown children, Charlie and Sarah, and 2 grandchildren.

The new 8th Assembly district stretches from Citrus Heights in the north to the border of Galt in South Sacramento County.  It includes communities and neighborhoods of Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Gold River, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murrieta, Vineyard and Wilton. Barbara has been a resident of the area for almost 30 years.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 12, 2012

OROVILLE, CA – North State farmer and State Senator Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) kicked off his campaign in the new 1st Congressional district today.

“I am honored to be able to stand here before you today and formally announce my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives,” LaMalfa told his supporters. “First I want to thank Congressman Wally Herger, not only for his endorsement of me, but for the years of dedication and for the dignity with which he served our area.”

LaMalfa said he would focus on protecting and expanding the job opportunities provided by the district’s timber, mining, water, farm and ranching industries, and reducing spending and waste. Continue reading →

MODESTO, CA — United States Representative Jeff Denham (R-CA) today announced his candidacy for reelection to the House of Representatives. Denham is running in the new 10th congressional district, which includes all of Stanislaus County and part of San Joaquin County.

“It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as the Valley’s representative in the House of Representatives for the last year,” said Denham.  “With the support of the people of the 10th district, I look forward to continuing my work to improve our economy, protect our farms and small businesses, increase water storage and delivery and reduce debt and wasteful spending.” Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 10, 2012

CHICO, CA — United States Congressman Wally Herger (R- CA 02) announced this morning that he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives. The conservative Congressman’s decision will bring to a close a distinguished public service career that began 35 years ago on a local school board, took Herger from the Capitol in Sacramento to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and spanned the terms of seven U.S. Presidents. Continue reading →

(FULLERTON, CA ) United States Representative Ed Royce released the following statement today, announcing his candidacy in the new 39th Congressional District:

“The Redistricting Commission has proposed Congressional Districts for our state. Among those is a new 39th Congressional District which includes my home in Fullerton and comprises numerous cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties that have repeatedly chosen me as their conservative voice, both in Congress and when I served in the State Senate. Additionally, the proposed 39th includes the San Bernardino community of Chino Hills, which I look forward to getting to know. Continue reading →

GBA PRESS RELEASE

ROCKLIN, CA — Gilliard Blanning and Associates Inc. announced today that they have been retained to handle consulting and fundraising for the campaign of Phil Paule for State Assembly in the Riverside County district currently held by Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries, who is not running.

Phil Paule is District Director to longtime GBA client, Congressman Darrell Issa, and is an elected member of the Eastern Municipal Water District Board of Directors. He is a resident of French Valley, where he resides with his wife, Julie Paule, and two sons.

“We have worked closely with Phil Paule and with Congressman Issa over the years. We look forward to helping Phil continue the strong and unquestioned conservative representation for this part of Riverside County,” said Dave Gilliard.

The district as currently proposed by the Citizens Redistricting Commission includes much of southwestern Riverside County. Congressman Darrell Issa and former State Senator Ray Haynes will serve as Honorary Chairs of the Paule Campaign.

When new district lines are revealed, life will change for many elected officials in California.

You may be forced to run against a fellow Republican lawmaker. You may face a challenge from a local Supervisor or City Councilmember or a self-funder from the business community.  Due to the new “open primary” rules, public employee unions, trial lawyers and other liberal special interest groups may decide to “play” in your primary.  At the very least, you will need to introduce yourself to many new voters.

GBA Inc. is California’s most successful Republican consulting firm, with an unmatched track record of success in Congressional and Legislative campaigns. We can help you advance your career under your new district lines.

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GBA Inc. client Keith Carlson is off to a fast start in his campaign to succeed Assemblyman Jim Silva in what is now AD 67. Keith has secured Silva’s endorsement, as well as the endorsement of many other prominent Orange County Republicans. Keith is a business attorney and GOP leader with the energy and ideas to make a big impact in Sacramento. You can find out more by visiting Keith Carlson’s campaign website.

GBA’s relationship with Jim Silva goes back to his days on the Huntington Beach City Council. We have run all of his campaigns since then — for both the Board of Supervisors and the Assembly, and will be guiding him to another victory next year — this time for the Senate.  Jim has been working hard and has already secured well over 100 local endorsements for his race. Visit Jim’s campaign website.