ENDORSEMENTS

Sheriff Gordon Sonne

Sheriff Gordon Sonnè is not running for re-election. He is supporting Lonnie for Sheriff of Monterey County. In his letter of endorsement he describes Lonnie as "an honest, capable, hard working and forthright man." He refers to Lonnie's 31 years with the Department, 22 of those years as a manager, administrator, and executive, stating: "These qualities make Lonnie, by far, the most experienced and qualified candidate."

Click Here to view Gordon Sonnè's letter of endorsement.

Sheriff Bud Cook

Former three-term Sheriff Bud Cook worked with Lonnie for over 20 years. Sheriff Cook promoted Lonnie to the rank of Lieutenant, and then promoted him to Chief Deputy of the Corrections Bureau, the largest Bureau in the Department. Sheriff Cook endorses Lonnie for Sheriff of Monterey County.

Jose Celaya

Professional Boxer Jose Celaya is supporting Lonnie for Sheriff. Jose works out and trains at the Sheriff's Department's Neutral Corner Gym, where he is a positive role model for the young people participating in the Youth Sports Program.

Jose graduated from Alisal High School in Salinas in June, 2000. One year later, in June, 2001, Jose returned to Alisal High School's graduation and presented two scholarships for academic achievement. This had particular meaning to Lonnie, who was the first person ever to graduate from Alisal High School, in 1967.

Jose attended Lonnie's formal announcement of his candidacy for Sheriff of Monterey County on the lawn of the Monterey County Courthouse on August 14, 2001. Jose is the type of positive role model Lonnie plans to use in his youth programs to divert our youth from drugs and gangs.

Alvin Harrison

Olympic Gold and Silver Medal Champion sprinter Alvin Harrison is supporting Lonnie for Sheriff, because he knows Lonnie's commitment to youth intervention and diversion programs.

Alvin attended North Salinas High School, and grew up under very difficult personal circumstances. He understands and values the importance of programs that help young people make proper choices and stay on track in their lives. As an Olympic Champion, he is very much a role model that young people will listen to.

Alvin attended a 5K/10K fund raising run for Lonnie's campaign, where he greeted participants and handed out trophies. The response from the crowd, as well as from the people at the horse arena event being held nearby, was tremendous. People ranging from children to a 92 year old lady wanted to have their picture taken with Alvin. Alvin was gracious in posing for pictures, signing autographs, and even raced against a young girl on a horse when he was challenged. Alvin has offered to help Lonnie in further events, and he definitely is an asset to youth and community programs.

MORE ENDORSEMENTS FOR LONNIE

Gordon Sonne, Sheriff
Laurie Smith, Sheriff, Santa Clara County
D. B. "Bud" Cook, Retired 3-term Sheriff
Harvey Nyland, Retired 3-term Sheriff
Terry Pfau, Undersheriff
Robert Perez, Sheriff's Chief Deputy
Jim Smith, Sheriff's Chief Deputy
James Hamlet, Warden CTF Soledad
Tony Lamarque, Warden Salinas Valley State Prison
Robert Allen, Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
Ted Barrera, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Greg Borg, Deputy Sheriff
John Burke, Deputy Sheriff
Greg Clark, Sheriff's Sergeant
Dave Clark, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Bennie W. Cooper, Retired Seaside Chief of Police
Jim Cronin, Sheriff's Commander
John Darling, Sheriff's Commander
Mike Derbyshire, Sheriff's Commander
Andy Enni, Retired Police Officer
Don Ennis, Retired Sheriff's Chief Deputy
Charles Foster, Retired Sheriff's Chief Deputy
Nelson DeRoy, Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
Alfred Dixon, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Rico Dyar, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Robert Gabrielson, Retired Sheriff's Chief Deputy
Charles W. Griffith, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Joe Gunter, Retired Police Detective
Arnold Gonzales, Correctional Officer
Arnold Grimes, Police Officer
James Halleck, Sheriff's Sergeant
Jack Hamblin, Correctional Officer
Terry Heffington, Police Sergeant
Leon Horne, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Pat Hunton, Sheriff's Commander
Allan L. Jones, Retired Federal Peace Officer
Clint Lambert, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Paul Mahone, Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
Rick Metcalf, Retired King City Chief of Police
Ray McLaughlin, Sheriff's Commander
Clinton McCoy, Sheriff's Sergeant
Fred Nebreda, Retired Deputy Sheriff
David T. Neely, District Attorney Investigator
Robert Oliver, Retired Sheriff's Lieutenant
Frank Orozco, Correctional Officer
Ausencio A. Rodriguez, Correctional Sergeant
Ruben Sanchez, Deputy Sheriff
Edgar Scott, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Jim Toft, Police Sergeant
Luis Torrez, Correctional Officer
Richard Vaiz, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Edward H. Whalen, Retired State Parole
Fernando White, Sheriff's Sergeant
Cliff Winant, Sheriff's Commander
Leroy Wallace, Retired Deputy Sheriff
Peter C. Frusetta, former California Assemblyman
Janet Barnes, Salinas City Council Member
Jan Collins, Salinas City Council Member
Darryl L. Choates, Seaside City Council Member
Howard Gustafson Jr., Marina City Council Member
Ila Mettee-McCutchon, Marina City Council Member
Ted Barrera, Soledad City Council Member
Delores Scaife-Higgins, former Salinas City Council Member
Monterey County Mexican-American Political Association
Monterey County Association of Realtors
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Ismael Arreola
Buzz Blair
Stan Braga
Jerry Bunker
Mark Bunker
Ludovico C. Cassaro
Carl Chase
David and Rose Clark
Gene Cochetti
Bob Couch, Miller Litho
Gene Erner
Shahram Farahmand
Mike Fletcher
Charlie Frost
Curtis Garner
Paul and Ida Gonzales
Howard C. Gustafson, Sr.
Ken Gutman
Glen and Peggy Heffington
Pete Heffington
Dale Handley
Lincoln Handley
Leandro Hernandez
Shiro Higashi
Mitzi Higashi
Fred D. Holt, Reverend
David H. Keyston
Dr. Gary Klugman, D.D.S.
Genevieve Klugman
Elodia Lampkin
Sam Linder
Alfred and Stacy Marquez
Emmet G. McMenamin, Retired Military
Virginia H. Mendoza
Joe Micheli
Basil Mills
Carlos Moncada
Kim L. Nelson, Reverend
Don and Joan Nucci
Cosme Padilla
Jan Penney
Paula J. Peterson
Kevin Piearacy
David and Maria Ramirez
Tony and Wendy Ramirez
Aurelio Salazar, Jr.
Sid Shaber
Al Skonberg, Retired Military
Brad and Rosemary Tarp
James Vincent
Johnny Violini
George and Gail Yulich
Frank and Rose Yulich