Betty Duong, Candidate for Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 2

Betty's lived experiences and contributions to the County make Betty an invaluable addition to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Betty is Santa Clara County—having been born and raised in San Jose, Betty cares for family, friends, and the community more genuinely than any other candidate that we have seen. District 2 needs a homegrown leader like Betty, with working families in deep need of a leader that can meet the toughest challenges that only a compassionate leader who is unabashed in keeping the County accountable in producing measurable results that improve the quality of life for our residents. It is no wonder why CEMA and many other organizations, elected leaders, and community leaders have rallied behind Betty Duong to champion effective solutions for the challenges Santa Clara County faces.

Otto Lee, Candidate for Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 3 (Incumbent)

Otto's military service and impressive record of leadership make him an invaluable addition to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. CEMA has seen Otto lead with intelligence and foresight, which are valuable qualities that have been needed in tough decisions that Otto has made in his extensive number of leadership positions and what will continue to be needed as a County Supervisor. Otto knows how to take action—from addressing the mental health crisis, housing the unhoused, taking guns off the streets, and reducing fentanyl deaths—that is why CEMA will continue to rally behind Otto Lee to champion effective solutions for the challenges Santa Clara County faces.

Margaret Abe-Koga, Candidate for Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 5

Margaret's life experiences and impressive record of leadership make her an invaluable addition to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. CEMA has seen Margaret lead with empathy and compassion, which are valuable qualities that have been needed in tough decisions that Margaret has made in her extensive number of leadership positions and what will continue to be needed as a future County Supervisor. Margaret knows how to build coalitions, which is often rare in a divisive political climate—that is why CEMA and many other organizations, elected leaders, and community leaders have rallied behind Margaret Abe-Koga to champion effective solutions for the challenges Santa Clara County faces.

Luis Alejo, Candidate for Monterey County Supervisor, District 1 (Incumbent)

Supervisor Alejo has been a labor champion since he entered the Supervisor's office in 2017. He has made it a priority to fight for the civil rights of workers and their families. In addition, he hasn't been afraid to take on tough challenges like building clean water infrastructure, housing and homelessness, growing economic development opportunities, environmental and coastal protection, expanding military and veteran's affairs services, and quality access to healthcare. It should be no surprise that CEMA and many other unions, elected leaders, and community members support Supervisor Alejo for reelection in 2024.

Wendy Root Askew, Candidate for Monterey County Supervisor, District 4 (Incumbent)

Supervisor Root Askew is committed to supporting all Monterey County residents by ensuring safe, connected communities with opportunities for personal fulfillment and working families to thrive. Her priorities as Supervisor align with our member's principles of increased accountability and transparency in County government, healthcare access, housing opportunities, social equity, access to affordable childcare, water, and mass transit solutions for all, and providing the highest level of customer service for County services.

Kate Daniels, Candidate for Monterey County Supervisor, District 5

Born and raised in Monterey County, Kate has a deep understanding of our unique challenges and has an extraordinary record of service. As a County Planning Commissioner, a Policy Advisor to State Senator John Laird, former Chief of Staff to Supervisor Adams, and nonprofit leader, Kate has made a significant difference on our region's biggest issues. When meeting with Kate, she agreed that when she's elected, it will be imperative for us to have regular meetings to collaboratively resolve issues, enhance the working conditions for our members in the County, and best serve our communities. We support Kate's run and look forward to working with her in the future!