Today’s Installment of Campaign Speak – John Allard is continuing to solidify his front-runner status.

Roseville – State Assembly candidate John Allard has earned the endorsement of El Dorado Irrigation District Board Member George Osborne, and Placer County Water Agency Board Members Gray Allen and Mike Lee. Allard is running in the 4th Assembly District.

“In the resources rich Northern California region, water is a vital issue for several reasons, and environmental policies have stripped us of our ability to utilize resources for the good of our region,” Allard explained. “Agriculture and other industries have suffered tremendously. Special interests should not have the right to wreak havoc on our economy and livelihood for their political benefit. As a member of the Assembly, I will see to it that we take back control of water in California.”

Allard has served on the Roseville City Council since 2003 and served as Planning Commissioner from 2001 to 2003. With over two decades of community service, Allard has served on the Board of Directors of Acres of Hope Shelter for Women and Children, Roseville Chamber of Commerce, Roseville Community Health Foundation, Sacramento Valley Lincoln Club, South Placer Transportation Management Association, and The Gathering Inn, Sutter Health’s Placer County Community Advisory Board, and William Jessup University’s Community Relations Board.

Having previously served as the Chief of Staff to former Senator and Assemblyman Tim Leslie, Allard is a familiar name in the region with relationships established over several decades.  His long list of endorsements and work ethic make him the immediate front-runner for this seat.

In 2005, Allard and his wife, Lisa, purchased a service-related franchise and have grown the business by over 400%. The parents of three children, the Allard family attends Bayside Church of Roseville.