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STATEWIDE OFFICIALS
Jack O'Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Abel Maldonado, Lieutenant Governor
Bruce McPherson, Former Secretary of State
Kelly and Jeff Davi, California Real Estate Commissioner
FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Sam Farr, U.S. Representative
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
Anna Caballero, State Assembly
John Laird, Former State Assembly
Bill Monning, State Assembly
COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Fernando Armenta, Monterey County Supervisor
Lou Calcagno, Monterey County Supervisor
Vivien and Butch Lindley, Former Monterey County Supervisor
Dave Potter, Monterey County Supervisor
Simon Salinas, Monterey County Supervisor
Mike Kanalakis, Monterey County Sheriff
Louis Solton, Monterey County Treasurer
Mickie and August Scornaienchi, Retired Alameda County
Superintendent of Schools
Judy & Rick Wentworth, San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools
CITY MAYORS
Sue McCloud, Mayor, City of Carmel
Maria Orozco, Mayor of Gonzales
John Huerta, Mayor, City of Greenfield
Bruce Delgado, Mayor, City of Marina
Dan Albert, Sr., Former Mayor City of Monterey
Peter Coniglio, Former Mayor City of Monterey
Chuck Della Sala, Mayor, City of Monterey
Dennis Donohue, Mayor, City of Salinas
David Pendergrass, Mayor, City of Sand City
Ralph Rubio, Mayor, City of Seaside
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Dennis Allion, Councilmember, City of Del Rey Oaks
Jerry Edelen, Councilmember, City of Del Rey Oaks
Wayne and Libby Downey, Councilmember, City of Monterey
Nancy Selfridge, Councilmember, City of Monterey
Janet Barnes, Councilmember, City of Salinas
Sergio Sanchez, Councilmember, City of Salinas
Merrilyn and Tom Mancini, Councilmember, City of Seaside
Ian Oglesby, Councilmember, City of Seaside
SCHOOL BOARDS & SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Byrl Anderson-Smith, Board Member, Monterey County Board of Education
Ruth Andresen, Board Member, Monterey County Board of Education
Barbara Cornett, Board Member, Monterey County Board of Education
Harvey Kuffner, Board Member, Monterey County Board of Education
David Serena, Board Member, Monterey County Board of Education
Erica Padilla-Chavez, Trustee, Hartnell Community College
Amy Funt, Trustee, Carmel Unified School District
Diana Jimenez, Trustee, North Monterey County Unified School District
Jessie Bray, Trustee, Pacific Grove Unified School District
Marie Berlanga, Trustee, Soledad Unified School District
Marcelene Franscioni, Trustee, Soledad Unified School District
Barbara and Don Chapin, Trustee, Lagunita School District
Ernest Howard, Trustee, Lagunita School District
Mary Ann Leffel, Director, Monterey Peninsula Airport District
BUSINESS & EDUCATION & COMMUNITY LEADERS
Sylvia M. Panetta
Peter and Jacqueline Anderson
Christopher Anderson
Bob & Sue Antle
Christine and David Armanasco
Doug Armeson
Nancy Ausonio
Virginia Rocca Barton
Elgie Belizio
David and Donna Berger
David Bernahl
John Bernard
Marvin Biasotti
Leti Bocanegra
Floyd and Eleanor Bolton
Rosa and Ed Boutonnet
Morley Brown
Phyllis Brown Burke
Betty Carpenter
Kelley Carpenter
David Cayton
Patricia Tynan Chapman
Elise (Mrs. Ray) Charlson
Andy Clarke
Catherine Compagno
Brian Contreras
Marty Corda
George W. Couch III
Paula Crivello
Tracy Cross
Katherine Cruz-Uribe
Bert Cutino
Tom D'Acquisto
Paul W. Davis
Suzanne Dewar
Alfred Diaz-Infante
William and Mary Doolittle
Joann Dost
Robert and Cindy Dotson
Sam Eastman
Fernando Elizondo
Roberta Emmerson
Leslie Epps
Vicky Mora-Escobar
Phil Esparza
Bill Estes
Myron Etienne
Jim and Karen Fanoe
Scott Faust
Dr. William Falor
James Fontana
Len Foster
Mary A. Fry
Elida Garza
Linda Gesicki
Phil Giammanco
Susan and David Gill
Jeff Gilles
Clarita Gontang-Fontelera
Henry M. Gowin
Elizabeth Grammatico
Richard Gray
Thomas Greer
Marilyn Dunn Gustafson
Bill and Jinna Gutches
Jorge Guzman
Kathryn Hannay
Hunter Harvath
Dr. Chris Hasegawa
Dr. Ellie Hattori
Pat Haynes
Wiliam Head
Bob and Petie Helfrich
Claude Hoover
Dennis Horn
Kip and Jay Hudson
Jean Hurd
Elaine Hustedt |
Dr. Bob Infelise
Sonia and Alberto Jaramillo
Rachel & Steve Johnson
Randall G. Jones, D.C.
Dr. Harold and Kathleen Kahn
Robert Kasavan
Marsha and Brian Kelly
Michael Kirch
Bob Kramer
Nancy Kuska
Hilary Landry
Gwen & Willie Laster
Shirley and Sam Lavorato
Bill Laughton
Fred and Gloria Ledesma
Wendy Lee
Dana Linkletter
Lloyd Lowrey
Sabrina Manno
Nanci Markey
Gene Martin
Cathie McAweeney
Jim and Cindy McGillen
Dan and Brigid McGrath-Massie
Beverly Meamber
Susan Merrill
Frank Mercurio
Phyllis Meurer
Sergio Montenegro
Judge Robert Moody (ret.)
Gordon and Jeanne Nakagawa
Judy Nejasmich
Thomas Nelson
Deneen Newman
Allan Odden
Chris & Lisa Orosco
Don Orosco
Patrick Orosco
Jimmy Panetta
Judge John Phillips (ret.)
Bruce Pierson
Lucy Pizarro
Dr. Ralph Porras
Bill and Marlene Ramsey
Jim Rear
Sally Reed
Catherine Reimer
Richard Rhodes
Bob Rice
George Richardson
Dotty and Clyde Roberson
Marion Robotti
Kay Russo
Aurelio Salazar, Jr.
Dr. Bettye Saxon
Scott Scheid
Mark Seitman
Hazel Singh Tompkins
Flo Snyder
Betty Jean Stallings
Lucille & Edward Standifer
Dick and Alison Stewart
Barbara & Dick Stiles
June Duran Stock
Joanne Storkan
David Sweigert
Steve Taylor
Sharon Theis
Mose Thomas
Sandra Uecker
Toni Ungs
Jose Vazquez
Marie Viarengo
Susan and Dan Villa
Warren Wayland
Jim and Lee Willoughby
Judy Wills
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“Nancy Kotowski knows education. She has demonstrated
incredible leadership during difficult economic times. Nancy
is eminently qualified, recognized for her effectiveness,
and has the support of the community, schools, and parents.”
Sylvia M. Panetta
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“In Nancy’s first term she brought accountability and
transparency to the County Office and upgraded all aspects
of business operations, record keeping and reporting, and
student information to 21st Century standards.”
Lou Solton, Monterey County Treasurer
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“Nancy Kotowski is an extremely intelligent woman who is
sensitive to the educational needs of our county. At this
time when funding is scarce, she is doing all she can to
eliminate waste and zero in on the future of our children.”
Patricia Tynan Chapman
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“Nancy Kotowski is an outstanding Superintendent and
education leader. She has time and again proven to be a
passionate and successful County Superintendent. Monterey
County’s improvements in education from teacher training to
student achievement are proof positive of her outstanding
work.”
Jack O’Connell
California Superintendent of Public Instruction
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“Nancy is willing to make the tough decisions needed for
the betterment of our local education system.”
Don Chapin
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“Nancy's leadership has resulted in quantifiable
improvement in Monterey County schools.”
Brigid McGrath Massie
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“Nancy Kotowski hit the ground running in her first term
as county superintendent of schools. She fearlessly
challenged a longstanding status quo at the County Office of
Education, authorizing a state audit that uncovered
significant organizational problems. The audit findings
empowered Dr. Kotowski to make needed improvements in the
structure and delivery of education, including Special
Education. She brought new transparency to accounting
practices that affect all 26 school districts in Monterey
County, and her fiscal diligence helped recover over $6.5
million in just three years. That’s a significant amount of
money, especially in these lean times. Thanks to Dr.
Kotowski, it is being reseeded into programs and services
that help raise the bar for student achievement. I am proud
to endorse her re-election.”
Amy Funt
President, Board of Education
Carmel Unified School District
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“Nancy Kotowski is a proven and experienced leader who
has dedicated her life to assuring that all children receive
the best education possible. Her analytical and quick mind,
knowledge, energy, and compassion make her re-election
imperative.”
Morley Brown
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“Nancy rocks for schools!”
Harold Kahn, Superintendent,
Spreckels Union School District
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“Nancy is working for the best interests of
all the children of Monterey County.”
Daniel Villa |
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“Influenced by her early Peace Corps service, Dr. Nancy
Kotowski has always been a champion for vulnerable and
underserved children. She believes that all children deserve
to be provided with a quality educational experience, and
during her first term as Monterey County Superintendent of
Schools, she has raised the graduation rate to 86%
(surpassing state wide average), reduced the dropout rate to
12%, and increased the number of students achieving
proficiency in reaching California’s high academic
standards. She has proven that she can do the job.”
August Scornaienchi
Retired Superintendent, Pacific Grove
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“Nancy has the childrens' best interests in mind and can
be counted on to do what is right.”
Dennis Allion
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“Dr. Kotowski is a terrific County Superintendent.”
Robert and Cindy Dotson
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“I believe this candidate sees things in the light of
good.”
Phil Giammanco
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“Nancy has shown her ability to make the hard choices
needed, but the right choices for Monterey County students.
As a former member of the County Board of Education, I have
seen first-hand the difference Nancy’s experience can make
in the lives of our students. Nancy is the proven leader to
get the job done.”
Ian Oglesby
Councilmember, City of Seaside
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“I know Dr. Kotowski to be idealistic and committed to
the educational needs of all Monterey County youth including
vulnerable populations like foster youth.”
Ernest Howard, School Board Member, Lagunita
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“Nancy has the highest integrity, she is honest, and she
cares about the children and the community as a whole. It
shows in every decision she makes and in everything she
does. Nancy is “a true leader.” Her strong leadership skills
are what we need to get us through this very difficult
time.”
Byrl Anderson-Smith
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“I'm very pleased to endorse Dr. Kotowski in her
re-election campaign for County Superintendent of Schools. I
am particularly impressed with her international Peace Corps
experience and how it can help us locally.”
Bob Kasavan,
Robert Kasavan Marketing
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“We need experienced leadership
at the helm. Nancy will continue to provide the necessary
leadership for achieving success in our schools.”
Mike Kanalakis, Sheriff |
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“Nancy Kotowski brings years of
educational as well as community service to the job of
Superintendent of Schools.”
Joanne Storkan |
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“Nancy Kotowski is the main
reason there is a "student literacy day" at the Carmel
Authors and Ideas Festival.”
Jim McGillen |
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“If you want someone whose priorities and commitments are
the best possible for the education of our children, you can
do no better than Nancy Kotowski as Superintendent of
Schools.”
Denis Horn
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“Experience matters!”
Michael Kirch
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“More power and success to Nancy in correcting past
errors and omissions.”
William Head
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“I have observed that Nancy is very honest and sincere in
achieving the important mission of public education. She's
very focused on providing the best for each student.”
Clarita Gontang-Fontelera
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“Nancy is passionate about what she does. She is a great
voice and the best choice!”
Randall G. Jones, D.C.
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“The right person for the right job.”
Mark J. Seitman
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