Sheriff Mike Boudreaux’s candidacy has received a near-unanimous endorsement from active Sheriffs representing San Joaquin Valley counties along with a number of veteran Valley law enforcement leaders.
Boudreaux’s candidacy for the 20th Congressional District also won the endorsement of the California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA).
Valley Sheriffs for Boudreaux include:
Stanislaus Sheriff Jeff Dirkse
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke
Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue
Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims (Ret.)
Kings County Sheriff David Robinson
Tulare County Sheriff Bill Wittman (Ret.)
Kern County Sheriff Carl Sparks (Ret.)
Corcoran Police Chief Reuben Shortnancy (Ret.)
“Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is a valued colleague and partner in keeping the Valley safe. Unlike any other candidate, he has the first-hand experience and knowledge of the dangers facing the Central Valley and its residents on a daily basis and understands the impact public safety has on our quality of life,” Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni said. “I know he’ll be the strongest advocate for the Valley and public safety, fighting for common sense solutions that truly work with a focus on reducing crime and homelessness. I hope my Fresno County neighbors will cast their vote for Sheriff Boudreaux in March.”
“As the Sheriff of Kings County, I have worked side-by-side with Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for a decade. He’s been a key partner in keeping the south Valley safe,” Kings County Sheriff David Robinson said. “He’s the only candidate who has real-world experiencing confronting the threats facing our Valley and will fight for our communities in Congress. I’m proud to support him to be our voice in Washington.”
“Sheriff Mike Boudreaux will be a strong representative of law enforcement in Congress,” Stanislaus County Sheriff Dirkse said. “He will make sure we have the laws and support necessary to keep our communities safe.”
Sheriff Boudreaux issued the following statement:
“Few people understand what it’s like to protect a community better than our Sheriffs and police chiefs. I am honored and humbled to have the backing and support of my fellow Sheriffs as I seek to become the fourth member of the Sheriff’s Caucus in the House. I look forward to working with my fellow Sheriffs to deliver real policy change to keep our communities safe and our Valley stronger.”
Valley Sheriffs and CSSA join a growing roster of Valley leaders and organizations supporting Boudreaux for Congress including:
Congresswoman Connie Conway (Ret.)
State Senator Andy Vidak (Ret.)
Assemblyman Devon Mathis
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward
Tulare County Supervisor Larry Micari
Tulare County Supervisor Amy Shuklian
Tulare County Supervisor Dennis Townsend
Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel
Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims (Ret.)
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig
Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes
Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco
Clovis City Councilman Matt Basgall
Clovis City Councilman Drew Bessinger
Clovis City Councilwoman Diane Pearce
Clovis City Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua
Clovis Unified Trustee Hugh Awtrey III
Clovis Unified Trustee Deena Combs Flores
U.S. Ambassador and Former Acting DNI Richard Grenell
Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Kash Patel
Clovis Police Officers Association
California Republican Assembly
Greater Bakersfield Republican Assembly
Fresno Republican Assembly
Tulare Republican Assembly
Greater Ridgecrest Republican Assembly
Greater Tehachapi Republican Assembly
Taft Republican Assembly
Kern River Valley Republican Assembly