Former Senator Sam Blakeslee endorses candidate for supervisor
Blakeslee now serves as director of Institute of Advanced Technology and Public Policy at Cal Poly
Sam Blakeslee.
–Fifth District County Supervisor and local rancher Debbie Arnold has received an endorsement for her re-election campaign from retired State Senator Sam Blakeslee.
Blakeslee was elected to the State Assembly in 2004, where he was later chosen by his peers to serve as the California State Assembly Minority Leader. As a state legislator, Blakeslee was an integral leader on agricultural issues, education reform, job creation, and government accountability. In addition, he is the founding director of the Institute for Advanced Technology & Public Policy at Cal Poly.
5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold.
“As supervisor, Debbie has thoughtfully supported policies that help create jobs right here in our community,” said Blakeslee. “She understands the challenges facing working families and is not afraid to advocate for those who don’t have a voice in government.”
Debbie is currently facing one challenger for the seat, Eric Michielssen, a Pozo farmer. The Fifth District includes the communities of Atascadero, Cal Poly (portion), California Valley, Creston, Garden Farms, Pozo, San Luis Obispo (portion), Templeton (portion), and Santa Margarita.
