Assemblymember Tony Thurmond made the following statement today concerning an independent expenditure campaign in the race for Contra Costa County Supervisor, District 5 between Federal Glover and AnaMarie Farias:
“It has come to my attention that an independent expenditure committee mailer was sent out that lists me as supporting Mr. Glover and that includes derogatory and racial overtones in connection to the candidacy of Ms. Farias.
“Let me make clear for the record that I have not endorsed either Mr. Glover or Ms. Farias. They are both excellent public servants, both of whom I am pleased to know and work with. I appeal to the supporters of both candidates to refrain from making negative attacks on either candidate.
“Let me also state for the record that I have in no way participated in or consented to participate in this independent expenditure committee mailing or any of its representations. I reject the mailer and its use of racial overtones.
“Going forward, it is my sincere hope that the supporters of each candidate will limit their involvement in this campaign to sharing the reasons they support the candidate of their choice. I believe that either candidate can serve the district’s needs well.
“I respect the will of the voters of the district to select the best candidate and defer to their judgement as to the candidate they deem best to serve the district at this time.”
Assemblymember Tony Thurmond represents the 15th Assembly District, comprised of the cities of Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Hercules, Kensington, Piedmont, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo, Tara Hills and a portion of Oakland. He currently serves as Chair of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee.
