CA CONTROLLER BACKS SERGIO CONTRERAS FOR OC SUPERVISOR

Westminster Councilmember Sergio Contreras Endorsed by California Controller Betty Yee 

WESTMINSTER, CA — In another testament to his overwhelming support from prominent California leaders, today Westminster Councilmember Sergio Contreras announced a powerful endorsement from California State Controller Betty Yee.

In a statement released with the announced endorsement, Controller Yee commented:

“We need common-sense representation on our county boards that prioritize the concerns of working families. Sergio Contreras has proven that he will deliver for Orange County’s most vulnerable residents on the Board of Supervisors. During the ongoing crisis, Sergio has been fighting to ensure that frontline workers in his community have the support they need, and on the Westminster City Council, he’s been an effective, solutions-oriented leader. I know Sergio will be a leader on the Orange County Board of Supervisors and I’m excited to endorse him.”

Orange County’s First District of the Board of Supervisors continues to be a ripe red-to-blue flip opportunity for Democrats. In the 2020 primary for the First District, Democratic candidates finished with 57.7% of the vote to the Republicans 42.3%. In terms of voter registration, Democrats hold a 19 point advantage over Republicans, making up 44% of all registered voters in the First District.