For Immediate Release Humboldt Builders Exchange Endorses Allison Jackson for DA The Board of Directors of the Humboldt Builders Exchange has unanimously endorsed Allison Jackson for Humboldt County District Attorney. "The board believes that Allison’s proven record as a prosecutor, along with her work as an award-winning child protective advocate uniquely qualifies Allison to bring about the needed changes to the DA’s Office," said Humboldt Builders Executive Director Charlene McCombs. "We're confident that Allison can take on and be a strong administrator to manage the DA's Office." The Humboldt Builders Exchange represents more than 300 local businesses and more than 4,000 employees. The Humboldt Builders Exchange endorsement is the latest of several key endorsements, which include the Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs' Organization, the Humboldt County Correctional Peace Officers Association AFSCME Local 1684 and the Fortuna Police Officer's Association. Jackson, a partner at the Eureka-based Harland Law Firm, has worked since 2004 representing clients in civil litigation, land-use, employment and other areas of law. Jackson has worked in the Humboldt, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara county district attorney offices. For more information about DA candidate Allison Jackson, visit her Web site at www.aj4da.com.
### For Immediate Release 25 May 2010 Correctional Officers AFSCME Local 168 Endorse Jackson for DA District Attorney candidate Allison Jackson added another key group to her list of supporters. The Humboldt County Correctional Peace Officers Association AFSCME Local 1684 voted recently to endorse Jackson in her bid to be the next Humboldt County District Attorney. HCCPOA President Terri Bittner said the organization's approximately 90 members want a district attorney who is going to be tough on crime. "Allison's got integrity and she actually sentences people for the crimes they have committed," Bittner said. Bittner said the correctional officers currently see too many serious criminals who are plead down to lesser offences. "We want our community back," Bittner said. "We feel things are out of control." Jackson, a partner at the Eureka-based Harland Law Firm, received the endorsement of the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff's Organization last month. Jackson has worked since 2004 representing clients in civil litigation, land-use, employment, and other areas of law. Jackson has worked in the Humboldt, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara county district attorney offices. ### |