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I have endorsements from a variety of Mountain View officials, commissioners, individuals and groups, bridging our community in many ways. 
I have been endorsed by these elected officials whose districts include Mountain View: 
 
- The Honorable Sally Lieber, Assemblywoman, California State Assembly
 
 - The Honorable Liz Kniss, Santa Clara County Supervisor, Fifth District
 
 - The Honorable Mary Lou Zoglin, former Mtn View Mayor and outgoing Councilmember
 
 - The Honorable Rose Filicetti, President, Board of Trustees, Mtn View-Whisman School District
 
 - The Honorable Carol Fisher, Vice President and former President, Board of Trustees,  Mtn View-Whisman School District
 
 - The Honorable Gloria Higgins, Trustee, Mtn View-Whisman School District
 
 - The Honorable Susan Sweeley, Trustee, Mtn View-Los Altos Union High School District
   
The San Jose Mercury News October 7, 2004 editorial in their endorsement stated that I am "smart, articulate and well-prepared". The Mountain View Voice editorial October 22 noted, "[Laura]Macias will bring valuable skills to the Council."
The Silicon Valley NAACP evaluated me with a grade of A (Excellent) on their November Election Report Card for Level of Commitment to Civil, Human and Worker's Rights.
 
I have endorsements from many groups and associations serving Mtn View. Of the candidates, I have the most and widest reach of group endorsements. This shows an understanding and appreciation of many perspectives, and my deep commitment to acting on what's best for Mountain View. 
 
- Advocates for Affordable Housing
 
 - California League of Conservation Voters
 
 - Democratic Activists Women Now (DAWN)
 
 - Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
 
 - Mountain View Housing Council
 
 - Mountain View Police Officers Association
 
 - Mountain View Professional Firefighters
 
 - Mountain View Voices for Peace
 
 - Mountain View Voice Newspaper
 
 - Peninsula Democratic Coalition
 
 - San Jose Mercury News
 
 - Santa Clara County Democratic Party Central Committee
 
 - Sierra Club
 
 - Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
 
 - Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
 
 - Tri-County Apartment Association
   
I am also endorsed by the following active and involved residents of Mountain View: 
- Jim Cochran, former Mtn View Mayor and Councilmember
 
 - Ralph Faravelli, former Mtn View Mayor and Councilmember
 
 - Nancy Noe, former Mtn View Councilmember
 
 - Sue Graham, former Trustee, Mtn View-Los Altos Union High School District
 
 - Delia Ybarra, former Trustee, Mtn View-Los Altos Union High School District
 
 - Roger Noel, former President of the Board of Trustees, Mtn View Elementary School District
 
 - Eric Anderson, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
 
 - Paul Lesti, Environmental Planning Commission Chair and Commissioner
 
 - Tracy and David Greene, Environmental Planning Commissioner
 
 - Martha Jensen, Environmental Planning Commissioner
 
 - Jac Siegel, Environmental Planning Commissioner
 
 - Bob Weaver, Environmental Planning Commissioner and small business owner (Weaver Photography)
 
 - Kalwant Sandhu, Human Relations Commissioner
 
 - Ronit Bryant, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
 
 - Todd Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
 
 - Phyllis Bismanovsky, Library Board
 
 - Pat Showalter, former Environmental Planning Commissioner
 
 - Ruth and Abe Vigil, former Parks and Recreation Commissioner/Chair and former Human Relations Commissioner
 
 - RoseMary Roquero, Candidate for Board of Trustees, Mountain View-Whisman School District
 
 - Cliff Bryant, Old Mountain View Neighborhood
 
 - Karen Cabello
 
 - Robert Chang, Downtown business owner
 
 - Martha and Steve Cutcomb, Ernestine Lane
 
 - Vince Cortese, Retired Teacher
 
 - Donnie Foster, Old Mountain View Neighborhood and small business owner
 
 - Alison Hicks, Old Mountain View
 
 - Bruce Karney, Old Mountain View
 
 - Tomeo Kawata, Ernestine Lane
 
 - Robert Kirby and Helen Landsman, Old Mountain View Neighborhood
 
 - Rich and Penelope Lee, Ernestine Lane
 
 - Julie Lovins, Community Activist
 
 - Nola Mae McBain, Monta Loma
 
 - Nick Perry, Mountain View Preservation Alliance
 
 - Fred Dy-Buco Roquero, Marisa Christina Roquero
 
 - Ann Schneider
 
 - Monica Smith
 
 - Terry Trumbull, Professor, Environmental Studies, San Jose State University
 
 - Peter C Yanker
  
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