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For Immediate Release
Contact: Cameron Wessel
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Councilman/Retired Colonel Greg Raths Endorsed by Majority of City Councilmembers in California’s 45th Congressional District
Raths is the Overwhelming Choice of Local Leaders in California’s 45th District
Orange County, CA (September 10, 2020) – Colonel Greg Raths, USMC (Ret.), a Mission Viejo Councilman, has received the endorsements of the majority of city councilmembers in the 45th Congressional District. He is the Republican nominee for the House of Representatives against freshman incumbent Representative Katie Porter (D-Irvine). The district has a 1.1% Republican registration advantage.
The 45th District City Councilmembers endorsing Raths are:
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu
Anaheim Councilmember Trevor O’Neil
Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea
Irvine Councilmember Anthony Kuo
Laguna Hills Mayor Janine Heft
Laguna Hills Mayor Pro Tem Erica Pezold
Laguna Hills Councilmember Don Sedgwick
Laguna Hills Councilmember Dave Wheeler
Lake Forest Mayor Neeki Moatazedi
Lake Forest Councilmember Scott Voigts
Mission Viejo Mayor Brian Goodell
Mission Viejo Councilmember Trish Kelley
Mission Viejo Councilmember Ed Sachs
Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy
Orange Councilmember Chip Monaco
Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Brad McGirr
Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Pro Tem Tony Beall
Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Anne Figueroa
Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Carol Gamble
Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Jerry Holloway
Tustin Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein
Tustin Councilmember Austin Lumbard
Tustin Councilmember Chuck Puckett
Villa Park Mayor Robbie Pitts
“As the mayor of a neighboring city, I have seen up close Greg’s tenacity and determination in providing responsible, principled leadership for our region. Greg consistently stands up for the residents of Orange County, and Greg will cut through the partisan gridlock in Washington,” said Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Brad McGirr. “I am excited to endorse Greg Raths for Congress because he provides the leadership we need representing us.”
“As our country and local communities face great challenges in public health, restoring the economy, and public safety, Greg Raths is the representative we need in Congress. With his experience in the military, as a businessman, and as a mayor and councilman, Greg understands what the people of Orange County need to thrive and succeed,” said Tustin Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein. “I endorse Greg Raths for Congress because he will focus on the needs of our local communities in Orange County.”
“I’m a businessman, mayor, and councilman, and my grandson serves in the Navy, so I truly admire the leadership we see from Greg Raths because I understand the sacrifices he makes to serve our country and the community. As a mayor, Greg delivered a budget surplus that is helping his city navigate the economic crisis, continuing to provide vital services to residents, and ensuring full funding of law enforcement,” said Villa Park Mayor Robbie Pitts. “Greg puts the interests of Orange County residents first and will stand up to the special interests that dominate Washington. I’m voting for Greg Raths, I endorse Greg Raths for Congress, and I urge all the voters in our city to join me in supporting Greg.”
“I am truly humbled that so many local leaders in the 45th District are endorsing my candidacy to represent our communities in Congress,” said Raths. “Mayors and Councilmembers know their cities best, and I look forward to working with them to provide the representation our local communities need in Washington.”
Colonel Greg Raths, USMC (Ret.) is serving his second term on the Mission Viejo City Council and is the city’s former Mayor. A combat decorated fighter pilot, Greg flew 75 combat missions in Iraq, Kuwait, and Somalia flying the F/A-18 Hornet. He was later selected to serve in the prestigious White House Military Office as Chief of Staff. After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2004, he flew for Jet Blue Airways as a commercial airline pilot, and then went into business as president of an Orange County company. Greg is the Immediate Past President of the Mission Viejo Rotary Club and a member of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council.
Greg earned his master’s degree from National Defense University, bachelor’s degrees from Arizona State University and Cal State Fullerton, and associate’s degrees from Saddleback College and Phoenix College. Greg moved to Orange County in 1977 when he was assigned to the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Married since 1982, Greg and Luci have three children and six grandchildren.
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