Tony Strickland announced the support of all five of Ventura's county-wide elected officials eligible to make an endorsement during a press conference at the Ventura County Government Center. Endorsers include District Attorney Greg Totten, Sheriff Bob Brooks, Auditor-Controller Christine Cohen, Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Matheney and Assessor Dan Goodwin. Also making an endorsement was Ventura County Fire Chief Bob Roper and Supervisor Peter Foy.

Tony Strickland represented a majority of Ventura County as an Assemblymember representing the 37th District from 1998-2004. During that time, Strickland prided himself on being accessible to residents and earned a reputation as a hard-working legislator with an open door policy.

"I am extremely honored and very humbled to have earned the support of these Ventura County elected officials," said Strickland. "Here in Ventura County, we do a lot of things very well and it all can be attributed to the people we entrust to serve us here. It is the Ventura County values that they bring to the office that ensures that the county runs efficiently, our communities are safe and our homes are protected when there are fires. I look forward to working with each of them again and voicing the same values in Sacramento that they do here to improve our neighborhoods, this great county and the entire state as a whole."

Today's endorsement announcements follow several unanimous city council endorsements for Strickland from around the 19th Senate District. The support of these public officials reflect Strickland's broad appeal and respectable record as a former state legislator.

Ventura County officials attending today's press conference praised Strickland for his service to the county and offered reasons for their support and endorsement in his current bid for 19th District State Senate seat (below):

"I have known Tony Strickland for nearly fifteen years and know him to be a man of integrity, trust and great character. I am proud to lend my full support to Tony Strickland in his race for State Senate." - Greg Totten, Ventura County District Attorney

"Tony Strickland is not only a strong advocate of public safety but he has always been a champion for fiscal restraint. With the current situation is Sacramento, we need to elect someone who has displayed true leadership representing us in this district. Tony Strickland is a leader who has earned my trust and he should have the trust of voters as well." - Bob Brooks, Ventura County Sheriff

"Tony has a proven record of independent leadership, integrity and the ability to bring needed change to government. This district needs someone like Tony Strickland to look out for our interests in Sacramento." - Peter Foy, Ventura County Supervisor

"One of the things that has always stuck with me in the years that I have known Tony Strickland is that when he gives you his word, he's going to follow through with it. My family feels comfortable putting their trust in Tony to do the right thing for Ventura County residents and the residents of the entire district and state." - Larry Matheney, Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector

"Tony is a man of character with a record of fighting to rid our government of waste, fraud and abuse. He is always accessible and willing to work with local leaders to address the issues facing our county and I have no doubt that he will continue his strong, independent leadership as State Senator. He has my full support." - Christine Cohen, Ventura County Auditor-Controller.