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Allow Me To Be Among The First To Endorse...

Posted September 14th, 2011 by Kevin D. Korenthal Kevin D. Korenthal in SCV Politics

...Scott Wilk for Assembly.

Mr. Wilk, whom I have not always gotten along with is, of the 2 candidates I know that are running, the most qualified to represent the 38th Assembly District in Sacramento. Buck & Patricia McKeon are staples of the Community of Santa Clarita and Buck's long service to this community and to the Country is to be lauded and celebrated. But Patricia McKeon, in my opinion, has not established any credentials, outside of service to her husbands re-election and communications campaigns, to serve the 38th Assembly District in The State Legislature.

Scott Wilk on the other hand has decades of relevant work experience both on the campaign and policy sides of government service. He has already received personal commitments of support from the most successful and popular elected leaders in our community and is a hero of the redistricting movement for having successfully rallied residents to get involved in the process which led to some pretty decent results.

There are other political factors at play which add to my motivation for making this endorsement now. Unfortunately, many of these factors will become front and center as the Republican primary battle to see which of these 2 candidates will face a token Democrat in November 2012 heats up. Because of that, you can be sure that I'll be writing much, much more about this race as it gets underway but first, let me issue the standard fine print:

This endorsement is made by Kevin D. Korenthal and NOT on behalf of any other group he may represent or otherwise speak on behalf of. Any attempt by any person or entity to tie this endorsement to any other group or person is futile and will only lead to embarrassment and political criticism of the parties responsible.

See this Santa Clarita Signal article for more information on Scott's plans.

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  • Mike
    Petz, when I got the email, I thought that "Stephen Puetz" was another clever pseudonym of yours.
    Friday September 16, 2011 at 7:50pm
  • Petz
    Big news this afternoon with a lot of high powered folks endorsing Scott Wilk-the nonannounced candidate for State Assembly. Petz has been living in fear of lending his support since his opposition to the debt limit increase led to vitriolic personal attack by a major GOP power player. Petz will not live in fear any longer, he is declaring his unconditional support for Scott Wilk come what may, pledging hisl ife, fortune and sacred honor. PRESS RELEASE DISTRICT LEADERS ENDORSE REPUBLICAN SCOTT WILK FOR ASSEMBLY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2011 Contact: Stephen Puetz, (800) 916-1770 (Santa Clarita, California) – An impressive list of business, political, and community leaders have announced their support for Santa Clarita Community College Trustee Scott Wilk for the 38th State Assembly seat. The 38th District is centered around the Santa Clarity Valley and Stevenson Ranch, and includes Castaic, Val Verde, Aqua Dulce, and Simi Valley. “I am honored and thrilled to endorse Scott’s campaign for the state Assembly,” said Congressman Tom McClintock. “California needs Scott desperately.” "I can't think of a better battle tested conservative candidate than Scott Wilk,” said Senator Tony Strickland. “That’s why I support Scott Wilk for Assembly." Wilk, a successful small business owner, and community leader, has lined up an impressive list of endorsements. In addition to McClintock and Strickland, Senator Sharon Runner, Board of Equalization member George Runner, Senator Dick Mountjoy (ret.), and Assemblywoman Paula Boland (ret.) have announced their support. Local government leaders including Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy, Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob, Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Laurene Weste, College of the Canyons Board President Michele Jenkins, College of the Canyons Board Member Joan MacGregor, College of the Canyons Board Member Mike Berger, Hart School Board Member Steve Sturgeon, Hart School Board Member Joe Messina, Newhall School Board Member Phil Ellis, Castaic Union School Board Member Susan Christopher, Castaic Union School Board Member Steve Teeman, Santa Clarita Parks Commissioner Chris Fall, Castaic Lake Water Agency Director Bill Cooper, Castaic Lake Water Agency Director Ed Colley, Newhall County Water District Board President Dan Mortensen, and Newhall County Water District Director Kathy Colley. Business and community leaders publicly supporting Wilk include Beth
    Friday September 16, 2011 at 4:11pm
  • Joe Messina
    Great Post Kevin, Well Said!
    Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 10:44am

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