FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 [email protected]

Mike Bloomberg 2020 Announces 11 New Endorsements and Targeted GOTV Ads for CA

Los Angeles, CA -- Mike Bloomberg 2020 picked up 11 new endorsements from elected officials and community leaders in , and launched a series of digital ads highlighting the endorsements from leaders in key regions of the state. The leaders who announced their endorsement today are:

California State Assemblymember Chris Holden, District 41 Mayor Dave Potter, Carmel-by-the-Sea Former Mayor Heyward Robinson, Menlo Park Former Mayor Mickie Winkler, Menlo Park Councilmember Melissa Fox, Irvine Councilmember Roberto Uranga, Long Beach Board President Ryan Childers, Central Union High School District Trustee Dr. Donald Singer, San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Bobbie Singh-Allen, Elk Grove Unified School District Commission President Kimberly Brandon, Port of President/CEO Pepi Jackson, Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce

“I support Mike Bloomberg as the Democratic nominee for president because he is a proven leader who has the experience to get big things done,” said Assemblymember Holden. “I admire Mike’s record of taking on the NRA and I support his plan to enact common sense gun-safety laws that will save lives. Mike is also the best candidate to beat Donald Trump, and make our country safer, and our economy stronger and more inclusive for the benefit of all Americans.”

The 11 leaders join more than 100 other public officials who have previously announced their endorsement of Mike Bloomberg.

With six days to go before Super Tuesday, the California campaign for Mike Bloomberg is deploying new, targeted digital ads featuring local elected leaders who are backing Mike. In the first three ads in the series, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Representative Harley Rouda, and Representative Scott Peters explain why Mike Bloomberg is the best choice to be the Democratic nominee for President.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is featured in two ads running in the Bay Area. One promotes Mike Bloomberg’s Greenwood Initiative, and the other is a testimonial on why Mike is the best choice to defeat Donald Trump. • Watch: San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Mike’s Greenwood Initiative • Watch: San Francisco Mayor London Breed testimonial on why Mike is the best choice to defeat Trump

An ad featuring a testimonial from Representative Harley Rouda (Congressional District 48) is running in Orange County. • Watch: Representative Harley Rouda on how Mike gets things done

An ad featuring Representative Scott Peters (Congressional District 52) on how Mike will tackle climate change is running in County. • Watch: Representative Scott Peters on Mike’s plan to address climate change

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