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    John Laird

    John Laird.

    –John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), a candidate for California State Senate representing District 17, announced last week that he has been endorsed by city council members representing communities throughout San Luis Obispo County, including:

    -Arroyo Grande City Council Member Jimmy Paulding
    -Atascadero City Council Member Susan Funk
    -Grover Beach Mayor Pro Tem Mariam Shah and Council Members Karen Bright and Barbara Nicolls
    -Morro Bay City Council Members Dawn Addis, Robert Davis and Marlys McPherson
    -Paso Robles City Council Member Maria Garcia
    -Pismo Beach Mayor Pro Tempore Erik Howell

    Today’s announcement builds on previously announced San Luis Obispo County endorsements including County Supervisors Bruce Gibson and Adam Hill; San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon, Vice Mayor Andy Pease and Councilmembers Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez and Erica Stewart; Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom; Grover Beach Mayor Jeff Lee; Morro Bay Mayor John Headding; and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin.

    For more about Democrat John Laird, visit www.LairdforCASenate.com or www.Facebook.com/LairdforCASenate/.

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