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Tim Allison Declares His Official Candidacy for Congress in Congressional District 24

Thousand Oaks, CA, March 1, 2010 – Tim Allison declared his official candidacy for Congress in Congressional District 24. “Elton Gallegly has been in office for 23 years, and it is 23 years too many,” Allison stated. “Enough is enough. The residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties deserve accessible, energetic, and responsive representation and I am the best candidate to do this,” stated Allison, over the weekend, to a Camarillo crowd of more than 80 people. Allison has filed as a candidate and will return his nominating papers to the county elections office later this week.

Allison went on to state his proven track record for getting the job done and is confident in his bid for Congress. “Gallegly has had 23 years to help this district, but he has proven himself to be nothing more than a rubber stamp representative,” said Allison. The campaign’s Field Director, Deborah Dent of Simi Valley noted, "I believe Tim's ongoing involvement in community issues, as well as his professional background as a real estate broker and small business owner give him a unique perspective on the problems facing the constituents of the 24th. Tim works daily with people in our district solving their housing and mortgage issues. More than any other candidate in this race, Tim understands the challenges this economy has placed on our friends, families and communities. I am proud to be heading up the campaign Field Operations and working with a dynamic campaign team to ensure that the most qualified candidate is elected.”

Brian Leshon, chair of Ventura County Democratic Party offered these words, “Elton Gallegly is a career politician and one of the most ineffective members of Congress in the country. This is the year that the voters in Ventura and Santa Barbara County’s will send the message that incompetent officials shouldn’t automatically be reelected.”

In closing Allison said, “I will work hard to jumpstart our economy while rebuilding our education and transportation infrastructure, improve our schools and create jobs, especially in alternative energy, high tech businesses such as medical instruments and medical technology and in green businesses. We deserve a representative in Washington who will work hard everyday for their constituents. We have serious problems in this country and the public is tired of elected officials who are part of the problem and not part of the solution.”

Allison Signs Fair Campaign Practice Pledge and Ask Candidates to Join Him

VENTURA, CA, February 18, 2010 – Tim Allison, candidate for the House of Representatives in California Congressional District 24 has signed the ‘Fair Campaign Practices Pledge’ and has called upon his fellow Democratic candidates to step up and do the same. “I am running for Congress in a time where our government, our Congress, and our institution of governance is being severely tested. If the people in California District 24 are to believe and trust that their representatives will take their personal vision to Washington seriously, I must work to earn their trust. Today I signed the Fair Campaign Practices Pledge, a pledge that holds me, and my campaign to a high standard of ethics and a code of trust. I enlist my fellow Democratic candidates to do the same. It is the very least we can do for our constituents and to gain the public’s trust “stated Allison.

The Fair Campaign Practices Pledge, a Democratic Party pledge, invokes a candidate’s responsibility to provide voters with truthful, fair and clean campaigns, and to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to a civil, issue-oriented exchange with their fellow candidate.

With this pledge, a candidate signs their name to conduct their campaign openly, fairly and truthfully. They will not engage in unfair or misleading attacks upon the character or value of their democratic opponents, and they pledge to not distribute negative messages about their Democratic opponent. They will not permit the use of any opposition research, campaign material or advertisement that misrepresents, distorts, or otherwise falsifies the facts regarding their Democratic opponent.

In signing this pledge, Tim Allison agrees to ensure that his campaign materials and advertisements clearly identify the materials, and his campaign will promptly and publicly condemn the actions and statements of any individual or group whose activities violate this Pledge.

Tim Allison signed this pledge on February 17, 2010, and asks his Democratic opponents to step up and do the same.

Allison Receives New Endorsements from Susan Jordan and City Councilman Das Williams, Candidates for the 35^th Assembly District

VENTURA, CA, February 11, 2010 - Tim Allison, candidate for Congress in Congressional District 24, is pleased to announce today that Santa Barbara City Councilman Das Williams and Susan Jordan, two well respected candidates for the 35th Assembly District seat in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, have endorsed his candidacy.

In her endorsement of Allison, Jordan stated, “Tim Allison will bring strong leadership to Washington, leadership we have been without for far too long in District 24. Tim brings a depth of experience that combines a strong business background with a compassion for working families.  His dedication to hard work, his vision for the future, and his commitment to getting our country back on track will serve the District well.  I am proud to endorse him for Congress in California District 24.”

“I have worked with Tim for over twelve years and know him to be ethical, a fighter for good-paying jobs for working people, and a person who genuinely cares about public education,” said Councilman Williams.

Allison acknowledged that he was honored to have the endorsements of these two well regarded candidates for public office and stated, “Their support gives my campaign further momentum, and I look forward to working closely with them both in the months and years ahead.”

Tim Allison is a successful businessman, an environmental leader, father and former Executive Director for Citizens Planning Association, an association that promotes responsible land-use planning and environmental protection in Santa Barbara County.

VENTURA, CA, February 1, 2010 – The Tim Allison for Congress campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of current and former elected officials in Santa Barbara County.  Joining the growing list of supporters are Assemblyman Pedro Nava, Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Supervisor Janet Wolf, Supervisor Doreen Farr, former Supervisor Naomi Schwartz, Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider, Santa Barbara city council members Grant House and Bendy White, former Mayor Marty Blum, Goleta councilman and former Mayor Roger Aceves, Goleta Councilman Ed Easton and former Supervisors Susan Rose and Gail
Marshall.

"I have known Tim Allison for many years.  He is a business person and an advocate for creating jobs, improving education and protecting our environment.  We need him in Congress and I whole-heartedly support his candidacy," stated Mayor Schneider.

Councilman Grant House says “I have no hesitation in supporting Tim’s campaign for Congress.  He represents all of the sectors of our community.  He is a business-person and has also been very involved with non-profit organizations. Our economy and community needs someone in Congress with Tim’s experience.”

The Santa Barbara elected officials join a quickly growing list of leaders supporting Tim Allison’s candidacy. Last week the Laborers International Union of North America endorsed the candidate. Tim has now received hundreds of endorsements from community and Democratic Party leaders. His endorsements come from all parts of the geographically diverse Twenty Fourth Congressional District.

With the addition of these most recent endorsements, Allison continues to develop a strong infrastructure of activist leaders and community leaders from within the district.

“This campaign is being built by grassroots community leaders and it is the reason why we will win.” stated Tim Allison. “As congressman, I will work hard to grow our local economy, advance our children’s educational experience, and put our people back to work.”