FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2010
Press Contact: Roger Salazar
(916) 444-8897

SACRAMENTO – Captain Jim Cooper continues to rack up supporters and most recently was endorsed by the Sacramento Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO in his bid to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County in 2010.

“Throughout your 25 years in law enforcement and civic service, you have been a great friend to the working men and women of Sacramento County,” wrote Bill Camp, Executive Secretary of the Sacramento Central Labor Council in a letter to Captain Cooper. “As an Elk Grove City Councilman and the city’s first Mayor, we have observed your ability to make tough, but smart budget decisions that have helped Elk Grove weather this tough economy while keeping our members employed.”

“When we examined the records of your support of working families through your work at the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department and the Elk Grove City Council, your record stands out above each of the other candidates in your commitment and accomplishments,” Mr. Camp added.

The Sacramento Central Labor Council, representing 160,000 AFL-CIO members in the Sacramento region, bases their candidate endorsements on working families' issues. It is one of many organizations and individuals lending their support to Captain Cooper, including former Sheriff Lou Blanas; 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 endorsement of the Sacramento Central Labor Council,” said Captain Jim Cooper. “I have said before that getting the public back to work is a very important task and I look forward to working with the Council in the future to ensure Sacramento County residents, which includes laid-off deputies, get back to work and are able to continue to support their families.”

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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