Endorsements 2009-2010

Helge Hellberg, Executive Director of Marin Organic and host of the popular show “An Organic Conversation” on Green 960 (960 AM), has given his endorsement to Susan Adams Campaign. The organization itself does not endorse. Helge is very pleased with the support Susan has shown local organic farmers and her plans for a Marinwood Farmer’s Market. A new Market at Marinwood will provide an additional outlet for small farmers and will be a complementary service for the existing Markets.

Susan Adams received the coveted endorsement from the Marin chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus on Thursday night after a rousing debate.  Susan adds this endorsement to  growing list of organizations and elected officials and community leaders.  She also received the endorsement of SEIU (Serve Employees International Union) 1021, which represents County employees.’

“These two endorsements, from committed women leaders and the County workers, mean so much to me.  I thank both of you for the support and recognition of the work I do for the health and well being of our County,” said Adams.

As Dean and Professor Emerita in the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California, I appreciate the importance of successful businesses in our community. We need businesses as responsible partners that meet needs in our community through products or services, that contribute to the sustainability of our community by paying taxes and when located in residential neighborhoods, follow best business practices as good corporate socially responsible neighbors.

Susan Adams shares my views on the important role that business plays in our community. She also understands that businesses must be accountable to their neighbors as well as profitable for their shareholders.

I have been a neighbor of the Dutra Quarry for over one dozen years and been patiently waiting for it to consistently act as a good neighbor. Susan Adams has been balanced in representing her constituents, including the Dutra Quarry. She understands that there are competing needs on the table and if the outcome is balanced, neither the neighbors nor the Dutra Quarry will be entirely satisfied. Susan Adams represents moderation based on many years of engagement.

I have faith in Susan Adams and believe that she is the best candidate to navigate the waters of competing needs in our community.

As the retired Chief Deputy Public Defender for Marin County, and as a (almost full time) volunteer in disaster prevention services for both the County and San Rafael City Offices of Emergency Services, I have had the pleasure to work on many committees with Supervisor Susan Adams, including the Behavioral Health Criminal Justice Task Force, the Disaster Citizen's Corps Public Disaster, Education & Preparedness Committee, a Pandemic Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee, the Emergency Volunteer Center Ad Hoc Committee, and multiple activations of the Emergency Operations Center for storms, Coscto Busan, and more.

Supervisor Adams is the County Director of Emergency Services, and continues to greatly enhance the well being of all Marin residents on health, safety, and prevention services. Dr. Susan Adams is truly an exceptional Supervisor and person. She is superbly informed on all tasks she undertakes, able to coordinate widely divergent interests, and provide leadership without a hint of partisanship.

She also has an exceptional heart. I stopped to help a homeless man on the street two days ago, and he recounted how Susan Adams had personally counseled him on ways he could get help getting off the street. This was no political ploy. This was Susan - always helping those most in need, not those most in power.

Supervisors Adams has earned my trust. Please continue her in this most important office.