FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 25, 2008

Contact:
Nina Moore
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
(510) 795-2244, ext. 107
nmoore@fremontbusiness.com  

Business for Good Government announces candidate endorsements

Business for Good Government (BGG) has completed its interviews and endorsement process for local races on the November 4, 2008 ballot. The Committee considered candidates for the offices of State Assembly, Fremont Mayor and City Council, Fremont Unified School District, Washington Hospital Board, and Ohlone College Board.

BGG is pleased to endorse the following candidates for local office based on their vision, experience, leadership skills, understanding of the issues, and support for a positive business climate for employers and employees alike in our community and region. More information on each of these candidates will appear in the October Business Review, available the first week of October.

20th Assembly District: Alberto Torrico

Fremont Mayor: Robert Wasserman www.bobwasserman.com

Fremont City Council: Trisha Tahmasbi

Fremont Unified School District:
• Desrie Campbell www.desrie4schools.com
• Bryan Gebhardt www.bryan4schools.com
• Ivy Wu www.ivywwu.com

Ohlone Board:
• Area 1, Seat 4: Bob Brunton
• Area 1, Seat 6: Greg Bonaccorsi

Washington Hospital Board:
• Patricia Danielson
• Dr. William Nicholson

BGG is a Political Action Committee affiliated with, though independent of, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce with the purpose of endorsing candidates, ballot measures and initiatives that are sensitive to and supportive of business issues.

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