The Vallejo Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (ValPAC) has announced its endorsement of Vallejo City Councilman Michael Wilson for the 2010 7th District Assembly Election. Wilson is a local businessman and civic leader, as well as the former Board Chairman of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce.

 

"ValPAC is most interested in ensuring that our representative elected officials are experienced community leaders who are committed to responsible business growth and development," explained Freda Dill, ValPAC Board Chair. "ValPAC has endorsed Michael Wilson for this important state office because he is committed to working to develop business growth and job opportunities for Vallejo and the entire 7th District.  

 

Wilson was elected to the Vallejo City Council in 2007 and has worked to bring fiscal solvency to the administration of the City. Wilson is currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ARC Inc Architects. He is the former Chaiman of the City of Vallejo Economic Development Commission and has served Vallejo on various boards and task forces.

California State Auditor Elaine Howle recently opened the application process for Californians to apply for the first-ever Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will draw new state Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization district lines.

The commission, established when voters approved the Proposition 11 redistricting reform initiative last November, will redraw political district boundaries. The California Chamber of Commerce-supported measure allows the citizens of California-rather than the legislators-to draw legislative districts that will eliminate the inherent conflict of interest that exists in the current system. This process will make California a national leader in redistricting reform.

 

For more information, membership requirements and to apply to the commission, visit www.WeDrawTheLines.ca.gov, or call (866) 356-5217.