As others are getting websites up and their contacts out – the Front-Runner John Allard continues to flex his political muscles:

Roseville –Small business owner and State Assembly candidate John Allard has the support of Assemblyman Dan Logue, Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, former Assemblyman Rick Keene and former Senators and Assemblymen San Aanestad and Tim Leslie. Allard is running in the 4th Assembly District.

“It is tremendous to have the support of these current and former legislators,” said Allard. “I am honored to have their confidence in my ability to hit the ground running in Sacramento and serve the best interests of our region.”

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.