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Training & Educating Valley Workers

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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!

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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 

Dr. 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 Gillian, 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

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