ENCINITAS—The people of Assembly District 76 are uniting in support of Rocky Chavez. Today, Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks announced his endorsement of Rocky for California Assembly. With his support, Stocks joins dozens of elected and former elected officials from Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Vista.

“Rocky is a fighter who will stand up for the people of District 76,” said Stocks. “We need a strong leader in Sacramento who will build support for fiscal reform and government accountability.”

Stocks has served as Mayor and City Council Member since first being elected in 2000. Stocks also serves as Chairman of SANDAG, and on the Board of NCTD.

“I thank Mayor Stocks for joining our ranks and for serving his community,” said Chavez. “I’m proud that we are bringing our District together to fight for jobs and government accountability. We won’t stop the fight until we make it to Sacramento.”

Support for Rocky Chavez’s Assembly campaign is growing following his first-place finish in this month’s primary election.

CARLSBAD—Support for Rocky Chavez’s Assembly campaign keeps growing after he achieved first place in this month’s primary. Now, long-time Carlsbad Mayor Bud Lewis joins the ranks of supporters with his endorsement, announced today.

“Like me, Rocky Chavez has spent his life in public service – first as a Marine and later as an elected official,” Lewis said. “We need fiscal conservatives like Rocky Chavez who will work with others to solve our state’s financial crisis and stand up for the voters.”

Lewis retired in 2010 after serving in local politics for more than 40 years, including the last 24 years as Mayor of Carlsbad. Like Chavez, Lewis also served as a U.S. Marine. During his four decades in politics, Lewis invigorated the coastal community of Carlsbad, bringing in biotechnology firms and enhancing the tourism industry. He also helped introduce desalination as a key tool for fixing California’s water crisis. As a fiscal conservative, Lewis set an example for local governments on spending and accountability.

Lewis said he supported Rocky because of his military experience and service as a veteran. He also said he believed in Rocky’s message of fiscal responsibility and his plan to get results out of government.

“Bud Lewis is a local legend, and I’m thrilled to have his support,” said Chavez. “He set an example of what a public servant should be: devoted to his community and accountable to voters.”

Chavez is seeking to represent the 76^th California Assembly District, which includes the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas. The Chavez campaign is focused on jobs and the economy, education, veterans, and government efficiency. Chavez served as a Marine for more than twenty-eight years, retiring as a Colonel. He then went on to serve nearly a decade on the Oceanside City Council before leading the Department of Veterans Affairs.