According to news releases from Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla’s campaign for State Senate, she announced this week, that her campaign in the special election, “has earned the support of Antioch Mayor Wade Harper – a decisive endorsement in one of the largest cities in the 7th State Senate District. Harper’s support adds to the wave of momentum that Democrat Bonilla’s campaign has received from key endorsements over the last two weeks.”

“Susan Bonilla is a true leader and an advocate for the working families of Antioch and across our region. While serving as chair of the Education Subcommittee of the Assembly Budget Committee, Susan Bonilla successfully brought over $3.6 million in additional state funding directly to Antioch’s schools,” Antioch Mayor Wade Harper said. “I’m thrilled that Assemblywoman Bonilla has declared her campaign for State Senate and I’m enthusiastically supporting her candidacy.”

“Mayor Harper has provided vital leadership for the City of Antioch, helping his city succeed and addressing head-on issues that have long presented challenges for the community,” Bonilla said. “I’m proud to have earned his support and look forward to continuing to work together in Sacramento to support Contra Costa and Alameda communities.”

In addition, Antioch Councilmembers Monica Wilson and Tony Tiscareno added their names to Bonilla’s list of local elected officials and organizations who have endorsed her campaign.

“I’m honored to have the support and partnership of Councilmembers Monica Wilson and Tony Tiscareno,” Bonilla said. “Each has made a strong impact to support working families and improve the future of our region.”

Since announcing her campaign for Senate last week, Bonilla has been endorsed by the Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Contra Costa County’s Professional Firefighters, Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, Pittsburg Mayor Sal Evola, Concord Mayor Tim Grayson, Concord City Treasurer Thomas Wentling, Concord City Councilmembers Dan Helix and Laura Hoffmeister, Danville Mayor Robert Storer, Danville Councilmember Newell Arnerich, and now Antioch Mayor Wade Harper and Councilmembers Monica Wilson and Tony Tiscareno.

To learn more, please visit www.susanbonilla.com.

So far the only other announced candidate in the race is Republican Mark Meuser, an attorney who ran unsuccessfully against Senator Mark DeSaulnier for the seat in 2012. The special election is due to DeSaulnier being elected to Congress mid-way through his term. Once he resigns the seat, which is expected to occur in early January, the governor will announce the date of the special election, which is expected to be held next March.

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