In the Press

May 2, 2010

SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION VOTES
"OVERWHELMINGLY" TO ENDORSE, "STAND STRONGLY
BEHIND" IAN PARKINSON FOR SHERIFF

Candidate Foregoes Financial Contribution

Complete Press Release From SLO Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Dated May 2, 2010:

"The San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of San Luis Obispo Police Captain Ian Parkinson for the office of Sheriff-Coroner.

"The DSA recently submitted the names of all Sheriff candidates to the 155 members of our organization for consideration and endorsement. Captain Parkinson overwhelmingly prevailed by popular vote and won the DSA's endorsement for election to the office of Sheriff-Coroner.

"The DSA membership determined that Ian Parkinson has the vision and ability to affect positive change within the Sheriff's Department and is the best candidate to guide our department into the future.

"The DSA traditionally supports a candidate's endorsement with a financial contribution and had planned to make such a contribution in this case. After learning of our endorsement, Ian asked to meet with the DSA leadership. The result of that meeting was that Ian and the DSA agreed to forego the usual political campaign contribution that normally accompanies the DSA endorsement. Instead, the DSA will be continuing with our community outreach that contributes to a positive impact in the lives of those that benefit from the many nonprofit organizations that the DSA contributes to each year.

"The DSA stands strongly behind Ian Parkinson. We believe the residents of San Luis Obispo County will agree that Ian is the only candidate for Sheriff who has the experience and leadership to implement necessary change and assure a positive future for the Sheriff’s Department for many years to come."

April 19, 2010

IAN PARKINSON ENDORSED FOR SLO SHERIFF BY CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Prison Guards At California Men’s Colony Latest Law Enforcement Endorsement for Parkinson

San Luis Obispo, CA – The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) which represent 1,050 employees at the California Men’s Colony have endorsed Ian Parkinson in his bid to become the next Sheriff of San Luis Obispo County.  CCPOA is the largest union of correctional officers in the state of California, with roughly 35,000 members statewide.

CCPOA conducted extensive research and rigorous oral interviews of each candidate running for Sheriff before concluding that Parkinson was the top candidate.  The endorsement was communicated to Parkinson in a letter from Patrick Campbell, the Chair of the California Men’s Colony Chapter of CCPOA, in which he cited the County’s urgent need for “strong and honest leadership.” “Having interacted with you on multiple levels,” Campbell wrote, “we fully believe that you possess all of the qualities and skills necessary to succeed as the next Sheriff of this County and lead this County into the future.” The County requires “a leader who will fight for the professionals who risk their lives every day.  Ian, we believe you are that leader,” Campbell concluded.

“I am honored to have earned the confidence and the endorsement of CCPOA and its local members,” Parkinson responded after being told of the endorsement. “I take very seriously their trust in me as a leader and, as Sheriff, I will continue to earn that trust each and every day that I am in office.”

April 15, 2010

MORE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ENDORSE IAN PARKINSON FOR SLO SHERIFF

We are pleased to announce that Ian has earned the endorsement of more San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officers – both active and retired – than any other candidate in the running. Ian’s latest endorsements are from:

• George Galvin, a retired Deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department
• Steve Gesell, a Commander with the Atascadero Police Department
• And retired Arroyo Grande Police Chief, Rick TerBorch

Ian’s latest lists of endorsers and supporters can be seen here. Want to add your name to the list?  Show your support by signing up. Just click here and add your name and email address. We’ll get you on the list right away.

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April 4, 2010

Ian Parkinson “Strongly” Endorsed by The Tribune

We are pleased to announce that Ian has been endorsed by The Tribune as the best candidate for the position of Sheriff.

In a Tribune editorial on April 4, 2010, Ian was chosen, after extensive interviews with all of the candidates, as the person “best suited to lead the county’s largest law enforcement organization”:

 “…we believe Parkinson’s combination of law enforcement experience, coupled with his knowledge of issues facing the various communities, makes him best suited to lead the county’s largest law enforcement organization.”

“We strongly urge voters to support him in the June 8 primary election.”

Read the complete editorial here.

Chamber seeks city plan of action to combat panhandling problem.

Ian Parkinson visited the Chamber’s Issues Evaluation Committee on Dec. 10 to discuss what efforts are taking place to combat the city's panhandling problem. (Dec. 17th, 2010)

KSBY

First candidate announced to replace San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Pat Hedges. (March 12, 2009)

New Times

A Hat in the Ring as Sheriff Hedges declines another Run. (March 12th, 2009)

KEYT

Police Captain announces candidacy for Sheriff. (Mar. 12, 2009)

Times Press Recorder

Sheriff Hedges will not seek re-election in 2010. (Mar. 11, 2009)