Training & Educating Valley Workers
supporters
Our community's future depends on the success of our students and workforce, and that's why local leaders, educators, and residents are proudly supporting Measure Q. From expanding job training programs to improving educational facilities, these supporters know that a "YES ON Q" vote is a vote for opportunity, safety, and a stronger economy in the Valley. Join them in making a lasting impact by voting YES on Q this November!
Measure Q is more than just an investment in our colleges; it’s an investment in every student’s dream, every family’s future, and the prosperity of our Valley.
Dr. Carole Goldsmith,
Chancellor of SCCCD
By voting YES on Q, we are ensuring that our local workforce is prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow and that Fresno continues to grow and thrive.
Jerry Dyer,
Mayor of Fresno
Fresno County students are some of the brightest in the state; Measure Q will be the economic drive to prepare them for tomorrow's jobs.
Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher,
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
STATE/FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Esmeralda Soria, Assemblymember
Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Assemblymember
Juan Arambula, Former Assemblymember
Jim Patterson, Assemblymember
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County District Attorney
Santos Garcia, City of Madera, Mayor
Jerry Dyer, City of Fresno, Mayor
Maria Pacheco, City of Kerman, Mayor
Jose Flores, Former City of Clovis Mayor
Miguel Arias, Fresno City Councilmember
Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilmember
Oliver Baines, Former Fresno City Councilmember
Henry R. Perea, Former Fresno County Supervisor
Dan Ronquillo, Former Fresno City Councilmember
Blong Xiong, Former Fresno City Councilmember
Paul Dictos, Fresno County Assessor-Recorder
Anita Evans, Madera Councilwoman
Daniel Martinez, Sanger Mayor Pro-Tem
Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor
Nabil Kherfan, Central Unified School District Trustee
James Martinez, Fresno County Board of Education President
Artemio Villegas, Madera Councilmember
HEALTHCARE
Nancy Hollingsworth RN, Retired Chief Nursing Officer
Sonia Duarte DNP MSNed RN PHN
Dr. Amy Villegas, Psychologist
Nancy Hoff, RN
Philippine Nurses Association of Central California
Dr. Kenny Banh, Physician
Carol Drake, RN, Ed.D., Former Director of Nursing/Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Jeanette Moore, FCC Alumni & Nurse Practitioner
Brenda Starks, R.N.
PUBLIC SAFETY
John Golden, Kerman Police Chief (Ret.)
Jose Flores, SCCCD Police Chief
Kerri Donis, Retired Fresno Fire Chief
AGRICULTURE
Harold McClarty, Farmer
Pat Richutti, CEO of PR Farms
Bill Smittcamp, President and CEO of Wawona Frozen Foods
EDUCATION ELECTED OFFICIALS
Jim Yovino, Former Fresno County Superintendent
Larry Powell, Former Fresno County Superintendent
Michele Cantwell-Copher, Fresno County Superintendent
Genoveva Islas, Fresno Unified School District Trustee
Claudia Cazares, Fresno Unified School District Trustee
Terry Cox, Former Central Unified School District Trustee
Naindeep Singh, Central Unified School District Board President
SCCCD ELECTEDS/APPOINTEES
Carole Goldsmith, State Center Community College District Chancellor
Richard Caglia, State Center Community College District Trustee
Robert Fuentes, State Center Community College District Trustee
Danielle Parra, State Center Community College District Trustee
Magdalena Gomez, State Center Community College District Trustee
Nasreen Johnson, State Center Community College District Trustee
Deborah J. Ikeda, State Center Community College District Trustee
John Leal, Former State Center Community College District Trustee
Eric Payne, Former State Center Community College District Trustee
Karen Simmons Gillan, State Center Community College District Foundation
STUDENTS
Haiden Del Fierro, Biology Student
Keng Lee, Nursing Student
Alex Bauer, Nursing Student
Lance Roman, Nursing Student
ACTIVISTS
Venancio Gaona, Latino Activist
Joel Murillo, Lawyer/ Democrat Activist
Dee Barnes, Labor/ Democrat Activist
BUSINESSES
John Ostlund, One Putt Broadcasting Owner
Chuck Riojas, Fresno Madera Building Trades
Scott Miller, Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Terance Frazier, Owner of TFS Investments
Sal Gonzales, Lance- Kashian and Company
Dr. Marilyn Behringer, Retired Educator
Chris Morse, CPA
Jeff Tatsumura, CPA
Michael Cantelmi, Engineer
Bruce Droz
Angie Rios, The Rios Company
Doug Reitz, Business Owner
Craig Speece, Business Owner
Ed Dunkel, Precision Engineering
Paul Halajian, Architect
Craig Fourchy, Ultra Grow (AG)
Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO Fresno Metro Black Chamber
Mehmet Noyan, Business Owner
Emilia Reyes, CEO of Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Dora Westerlund, CEO of Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
ORGANIZATIONS & COALITIONS
San Joaquin Valley Taxpayers Association
Fresno County Democratic Party
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
Central Valley Black Nurses Association
State Center Community College Police Officers Association
State Center Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 1533
Fresno Madera Building Trades
Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission