"I am proud to endorse Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor," said Alameda County Supervisor-Elect Wilma Chan. "Nadia has worked hard for the people of Alameda County as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center.  She has demonstrated leadership and creativity in spending tax dollars efficiently while providing valuable services to our children and families. Nadia will bring great skill and energy to the Board of Supervisors, and I look forward to working with her," added Chan.

Wilma Chan was elected to the Board of Supervisors representing District 3 this past June election and served in the State Assembly from 2000 to 2006. Prior to serving in the California State Legislature, Chan served on the Board of Supervisors from 1994 to 2000. 

 
"I am honored to have the support of Supervisor-Elect Wilma Chan," said Nadia Lockyer. "As Supervisor, I will work hard to ensure that southern Alameda County families have access to vital programs and services necessary to keep our communities safe and healthy. I look forward to representing the people of District 2 when I am elected in November," Lockyer added.
 
Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by various organizations and state and local leaders, including the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, The Alameda County Democratic Party, Attorney General Jerry Brown, Assemblymember Alberto Torrico, Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk.

Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The run-off election will be held on November 2, 2010. 

Hayward, CA - The Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor campaign announced today that Assemblyman Alberto Torrico has endorsed Nadia Lockyer in her bid to represent District 2 on the Board of Supervisors. The endorsement signals Nadia's strong position for the run-off election in November.

"I am proud to endorse Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor," said Assemblyman Alberto Torrico. "Nadia has a proven record of achievement in Alameda County government and she will be the voice for working families on the Board of Supervisors. During this time of economic hardship for many of our citizens, Nadia Lockyer's expertise in coordinating Alameda County resources will help us get through the months and years ahead. I look forward to Nadia Lockyer serving as our representative on the Board of Supervisors when she is elected in November," Torrico added.

 
Torrico served on the Newark City Council and then went on to represent AD 20 in the California State Assembly, where he recently served as the Majority Leader of the Assembly. Throughout his tenure in the legislature, Torrico established himself as an advocate for students and working families.

"I am deeply honored to have the support of Assemblyman Alberto Torrico," said Nadia Lockyer. "As Supervisor, I will work hard to make government more efficient and ensure that our county government is meeting the needs of our citizens. Southern Alameda County families will have an advocate in me on the Board of Supervisors when I am elected to represent the people of District 2," Lockyer added.

 
Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by various organizations and state and local leaders, including the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, The Alameda County Democratic Party, Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk.

Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The run-off election will be held on November 2, 2010. 

Hayward, CA - The Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor campaign announced today that Hayward City Councilmember Olden Henson has endorsed Nadia Lockyer in her bid for the District 2 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

"I am proud to endorse Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor," said Hayward City Councilmember Olden Henson. "With the challenges facing our community in the months and years ahead, Nadia Lockyer's leadership and record of achievement is exactly what we need. Nadia's experience in making government work for the citizens of Alameda County makes her the best choice to represent the people of District 2 on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and I look forward to working with her when she is elected," added Henson.

"I am truly honored to have the support of Councilmember Olden Henson," said Nadia Lockyer. "As Alameda County Supervisor, I will work hard to ensure that the citizens of District 2 have access to vital programs and services that are necessary to keep our families healthy and make our communities safer," Lockyer added.
 
Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.
 
Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by various organizations and state and local leaders, including the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, The Alameda County Democratic Party, Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk.
 
Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

"I am proud to announce that Nadia Lockyer has earned the endorsement of the Building Trades Council," said Andreas Cluver, Secretary-Treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County. "During these difficult economic times, we need the experienced leadership that Nadia will bring to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The hardworking families of Alameda County will have an advocate on the Board when she will be elected in June," Cluver added.

"I am honored to have the support of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County," said Nadia Lockyer. "I will work tirelessly to strengthen working families of Alameda County when I am elected to represent the people of District 2," Lockyer added.

 
Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by various organizations and state and local leaders, including the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

Hayward, CA - The Nadia Lockyer campaign for Alameda County Supervisor announced today that the Alameda County Democratic Party has endorsed Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor in her campaign for the District 2 seat. The Alameda County Democratic Party joins various state, local, and community leaders, as well as numerous organizations in support of Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor.

"I am pleased to announce that Nadia Lockyer, candidate for County Supervisor for District 2, was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Alameda County Democratic Party, " said Democratic Party Chair Robin Torello. "Nadia Lockyer is a new voice for our community who has been a true champion for Democratic causes such as civil rights and social justice throughout her life. Nadia will represent the people of District 2 with great passion and dedication," Torello emphasized. 

"I am honored to have the support of the Alameda County Democratic Party," said Nadia Lockyer. "Over these past few months, we have built a strong grassroots campaign, and I am honored and humbled by the support people have shown my candidacy. As Supervisor, I will be an active voice on the Board of Supervisors and ensure that the people of District 2 are fairly represented by their County government when I am elected," Lockyer added.

In order to receive the endorsement of the Alameda County Democratic Party, candidates must win with a 2/3rds majority vote by the members of the Central Committee. In the vote count, Nadia Lockyer received 33 votes, while Liz Figueroa received 3 votes. There was 1 vote for "no endorsement."

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of SEIU Local 1021," said Nadia Lockyer. "As Supervisor, I will be a staunch advocate on behalf of the working people of Alameda County, and I will work to strengthen the foundation of working families in our community when I am elected to the Board of Supervisors," Lockyer added.

Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center (ACFJC), a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by various organizations and state and local leaders, including the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

Hayward, CA - The Nadia Lockyer campaign for Alameda County Supervisor announced today that the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Alameda County has endorsed Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor in her campaign for the District 2 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

“We are very proud to stand with Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor,” said David Harris, President of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Alameda County. “Nadia truly understands the crucial role public safety plays in keeping our communities not only safe, but healthy and prosperous. She will be an advocate for Alameda County’s public safety professionals on the Board of Supervisors, and we look forward to working with her when she is elected,” added Harris.

 “I am honored to have the support of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Alameda County,” said Nadia Lockyer. “As Supervisor, I will work hard to ensure that the people of District 2 and all of Alameda County live in safe neighborhoods so that our families can thrive. The safety of our communities depends on the very people who put their lives on the line every day for us,” Lockyer added.

Lockyer is currently a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by state and local leaders, including Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk, and has also been endorsed by the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

For more information on Nadia Lockyer's campaign for Alameda County Supervisor, please visit www.nadiaforsupervisor.com.

Oakland, CA - The Nadia Lockyer campaign for Alameda County Supervisor announced today that the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO voted to give its sole endorsement to Nadia Lockyer for Supervisor. The Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO joins numerous elected officials and community leaders in support of Nadia Lockyer’s campaign for Supervisor in District 2.
 
"I am honored to receive the Alameda Labor Council’s endorsement," said Nadia Lockyer.  "As Supervisor, I will work to strengthen the foundation of Alameda County’s working families as our County faces trying economic times ahead. On the Board, I will fight on behalf of hardworking people and middle class families as I have throughout my career in public service,” Lockyer added.

"We are very proud to endorse Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor,” said Sharon Cornu, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO. “Her history of advocacy for working people and her passion for justice inspired our leadership. There are many excellent candidates in this race but we believe Nadia brings a strong, new voice for working families – a voice that is urgently needed in these tough times,” added Cornu.

Lockyer is currently a county manager who serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a nationally recognized model of best practices for comprehensive service delivery to county residents.  The Center is a one-stop service delivery center that provides services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by state and local leaders, including Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

For more information on Nadia Lockyer's campaign for Alameda County Supervisor, please visit www.nadiaforsupervisor.com.

"I am so proud to support Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor," said Fremont City Councilmember Bill Harrison. "Nadia's extensive background of service to the people of Alameda County will guide her decisions on the Board of Supervisors. I am excited to work with Nadia Lockyer to bring more resources to Fremont and all of southern Alameda County when she is Supervisor," added Harrison.

Fremont City Councilmember Bill Harrison was elected to serve in 2006, and previously served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Fremont.

"I am honored to have the support of Councilmember Bill Harrison," said Nadia Lockyer. "When I am Supervisor, I will work hard to ensure that the citizens of southern Alameda County get our fair share from our County government," Lockyer added.

Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by state and local leaders, including Attorney General Jerry Brown, Sen. Art Torres (Ret.), Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Hayward City Councilmember Bill Quirk. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010. 
 
For more information on Nadia Lockyer's campaign for Alameda County Supervisor, please visit www.nadiaforsupervisor.com. 

Hayward, CA - The Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor Campaign announced today that support for the campaign continues to build as the campaign reports over $237,000 in contributions received in 2009, bringing the total cash on hand as of December 31, 2009 to over $135,000. Over the last six months, Nadia Lockyer has built on the fundraising lead she established in June 2009, raising $168,000 between July 1 and December 31, 2009. In addition to raising money, Nadia Lockyer and numerous campaign volunteers have walked door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout District 2 to give district residents an opportunity to hear from the campaign and build grassroots support.

"I am so grateful for the support people have shown my campaign," said Nadia Lockyer. "When I am Supervisor, I will fight to ensure that southern Alameda County gets a fairer share from our County government in order to maintain public safety in our communities and continued access to programs critical to our families," Lockyer added.

Included in the amount reported as raised in the last six months is a direct contribution in the amount of $75,000 from the Bill Lockyer for Treasurer campaign.

Nadia Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer, a Democrat, has been endorsed by state and local leaders, including Attorney General Jerry Brown, Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, and Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

The campaign financial report deadline is today, and the reports are available through the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

“I am proud to support Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor,” said Deborah Roderick Stark. “As a mother, former adult caregiver, and someone who deals with families everyday as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, Nadia understands the needs of families and what it takes to keep communities healthy. Nadia Lockyer will be a voice for the children and families of Alameda County when she will serve on the Board of Supervisors, representing the people of District 2,” Stark added. 

Deborah Roderick Stark serves on the First Five Alameda County Commission, which oversees programs dedicated to the health and well-being of children. She has also served on the Alameda County Child Care Planning Council from 1999-2001, and was a member of the recent Alameda County Early Care and Education for All Planning Committee.

“I am very honored to have the support of Deborah Roderick Stark,” said Nadia Lockyer. “Now, more than ever, working families need an advocate fighting on their behalf in County government. When I am Supervisor, I will work to ensure that the people of southern Alameda County have access to vital programs and services critical to maintaining healthy communities,” Lockyer added.

Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.

The walk will kick off at 10:00am, Saturday, January 23rd at Starbucks, 35674 Fremont Blvd. in Fremont.

"I am proud to support Nadia Lockyer for Alameda County Supervisor. Because of Nadia's wide-range of experience in working with the people of Alameda County, she will be well positioned to bring more resources to Union City and all of southern Alameda County," said Vice Mayor Richard Valle. "As the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, Nadia has the experience to know where our tax dollars can be better put to use. The people of District 2 will greatly benefit from Nadia's leadership when she is Supervisor," Valle added.

"I am honored to have the support of Vice-Mayor Richard Valle," said Nadia Lockyer. "When I am Supervisor, I will be a voice for the people of District 2 to ensure that southern Alameda County gets our fair share from our County government," Lockyer added.

Lockyer is a county manager who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, a one-stop service delivery center comprised of multiple public, non-profit, and government agencies with the single mission of providing easily accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault and exploitation. Prior to her current position as Executive Director of the ACFJC, Nadia practiced law representing adult victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse.

Lockyer is running for the District 2 seat of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, which represents parts of Hayward, Newark, Union City, Fremont, and Sunol. The election will be held on June 8th, 2010.
 

"I am honored to be appointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The people of Alameda County have greatly benefited from our community colleges, which have been critical to educating our students to attain the jobs of the 21st century," Nadia Lockyer said.

Lockyer noted the importance of community colleges to economic recovery. "At a time when budget cuts are threatening higher education, I will work especially hard to strengthen California's Community Colleges. As unemployment projections look bleak, California's Community Colleges are the key to economic recovery, giving us hope for a bright future."

Members of the California Colleges Board of Governors will be well positioned to remind key decision-makers of the necessity for investing in community colleges. The 17-member board is appointed by the governor and formally interacts with state and federal officials and other state organizations. The board is comprised of two tenured community college faculty members, one voting classified employee, two community college students and 12 citizens of California who have a strong interest in further developing and improving the public community colleges. The position requires confirmation from the California State Senate.

Nadia Lockyer, a Democrat, is a candidate for the District 2 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. She is an Attorney in the Alameda County District Attorney's office and serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center, an organization that assists victims of crime. The election is on June 8th, 2010.