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| Captain Jim Cooper Earns Endorsements from Local Sacramento Elected Officials |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Roger Salazar
SACRAMENTO – In his bid to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County in 2010, Captain Jim Cooper has been endorsed by local Sacramento elected officials, including Robert Fong, Sacramento City Councilmember; Brian Cooley, Sacramento County Board of Education (Area 5); and Cortez Quinn, Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees.
"Jim Cooper has an impressive background that includes 25 years in law enforcement and has been actively involved in our community for years. He has demonstrated his expertise and passion in leading this community which is why I am proudly endorsing Jim as the next Sheriff for Sacramento County," said Rob Fong.
“I am proud to endorse Jim Cooper for Sheriff because he has the experience necessary to be a strong leader for Sacramento County,” said Brian Cooley. “With over 25 years of law enforcement experience and as a founding member of the Elk Grove City Council, Jim is the perfect person for the job.”
“It’s time Sacramento County be lead in a different direction and Jim Cooper is the person to make that happen. Jim has over 25 years of law enforcement experience, strong fiscal and managerial skills, and has had an active role in our community for years. This is why I am proud to endorse Jim as the next sheriff for Sacramento County,” explained Cortez Quinn.
Mr. Fong, Mr. Cooley, and Mr. Quinn join a long list of many organizations and individuals lending their support to Captain Cooper, including former Sheriff Lou Blanas; the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; the Law Enforcement Managers’ Association; the California Asian Peace Officers PAC; the Sac-Sierra Building and Construction Trades Council; the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sacramento County Supervisor Jimmie Yee and many others (see www.jimcooperforsheriff.com for complete list).
“I am honored to have the support of so many local elected officials,” said Captain Jim Cooper. “I look forward to working with Mr. Fong, Mr. Cooley, and Mr. Quinn to address the concerns and needs of the residents of Sacramento County, while maintaining public safety as my number one priority.”
Cooper spent nine of his 25 years in law enforcement undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Currently, Cooper leads the High-Tech Crimes Task Force, cracking down on identity thieves and Internet predators that target children online.
Cooper also serves as a founding Councilmember for the City of Elk Grove. Due to the Council’s sound fiscal planning, Elk Grove has one of the largest surpluses in the region with $13 million in reserve. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the City conducts business today, with accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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