ENDORSEMENTS

I’ve worked with Michael on cases before. He is a hard-working professional and a very good attorney. As City Attorney, he will be a tremendous asset to the City of Huntington Beach.”- Pat Munoz, City Attorney for City of Dana Point and City of Twentynine Palms

"I've served as Mayor and as a Council Member for many years. I have seen the work, performance, and results of two previous City Attorneys. I can say with absolute confidence and conviction that Michael Gates is the very best City Attorney Huntington Beach has ever had.”- Dave Sullivan, Former Mayor and Council Member of Huntington Beach

"For over 26 years as a Mayor, County Supervisor and State Legislator I have worked closely with many City Attorneys. I know Michael Gates has both the experience and skills necessary to make an excellent City Attorney for the citizens of Huntington Beach.”- Jim Silva, Former Huntington Beach Mayor, Former Huntington Beach City Council, Former California Assembly Dist. 67, Former Orange County Board of Supervisors

“Michael possesses unparalleled professionalism and is an accomplished attorney. He will make a terrific City Attorney for Huntington Beach.”- Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney

“Michael Gates is exactly the kind of smart and tough attorney Huntington Beach needs.” - Dick Ackerman, Former California Senate Republican Leader

“Michael has the perfect combination of integrity and legal acumen to make a great City Attorney for Huntington Beach.” - Shawn Steel, Former Chair of the California Republican Party

• Travis Allen, California Assembly Dist. 72
• Tom Harman, Former Huntington Beach City Council, Former California State Senator (and attorney)
• Captain Mike Smith, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deparment, Retired – “As City Attorney, Michael will be a terrific resource for the Huntington Beach Police Department. I also know that Michael will bring much needed professionalism and a strong work ethic to the City.”
• Alex Polsky, Esq., Huntington Beach Attorney, Partner at JAMS

• Matt Harper, Mayor of Huntington Beach
• Devin Dwyer, Former Huntington Beach City Council
• Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Shields, United States Air Force, Retired
• Captain Emily Sanford, United States Navy, Retired, Huntington Beach Republican Women Federated
• Mark Cohen, Vice President of the Huntington Beach Republican Assembly

• Jim Silva, Former Huntington Beach Mayor, Former Huntington Beach City Council, Former California Assembly Dist. 67, Former Orange County Board of Supervisors
• Erik Peterson, Huntington Beach Planning Commission
• Frances Sato, Real Estate Broker
• Jeff Pratto, Manager of the 2011 Ocean View Little League World Champions Baseball Team

• Dana Rohrabacher, United States Congress California Dist. 48 - “Michael Gates has strong beliefs and works hard. He’s a big asset when people want to solve problems and make things better.”
• Janet Nguyen, Orange County Board of Supervisors
• Don Wagner, California Assembly Dist. 68 (and attorney)
• Van Tran, Former CA Assemblyman and Vice Chairman, Assembly Judiciary Committee, 2004-2010 (and attorney)
• Michael Schroeder, Former Chair of the California Republican Party (and attorney)
• Steve Nagel, Mayor Pro Tempore, Fountain Valley City Council
• Michael J. Sundstedt, Attorney in Huntington Beach

• Michelle Steel, Vice Chair of the California Board of Equalization
• Dick Ackerman, Former California Senate Republican Leader (and attorney)
• Allan Mansoor, California Assembly Dist. 74
• Pat Munoz, City Attorney for City of Dana Point and City of Twentynine Palms
• Tri Ta, Mayor of Westminster
• Jim Righeimer, Mayor of Costa Mesa
• TJ Fuentes, Republican Central Committee
• Alan Leigh Armstrong, Attorney in Huntington Beach
• Robert Thompson, Attorney
• Keith Curry, Newport Beach City Council

• Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney
• Diane Harkey, California Assembly Dist. 73
• Scott Baugh, Chairman of the Orange County Republican Party (and attorney)
• Shawn Steel, Former Chair of the California Republican Party (and attorney)
• Mark McCurdy, Mayor of Fountain Valley
• Jeff Lalloway, Irvine City Council
• Keith Carlson, Former Treasurer of the California Republican Party, President of the Republican Lawyers Association
• Zack McCready, Attorney in Huntington Beach
• Jon Fleishman, Republican Central Committee, Publisher of FlashReport.org

• Duane Dishno, Member of the Board of Trustees, Huntington Beach Union High School District
• Don Hohl, Retired English Teacher from Marina High School (1973-2006)
• Pamela Chylinski, Current ASB Bookkeeper at Marina High School

• Mary Ann Shields, Orange County Business Woman of the Year
• Tony Gabriele, Aend Industries
• Sean Lewis, Mass Movement, Inc.
• Gloria J. Halman, Alameda County Sheriff, Retired

• Gray Farley, FTL Enterprises, Inc.
• Dave Neighbors, HB Scooters, Inc.
• Shannon Keany, Newmeyer & Dillon LLP

• Kevin Kelter, Kelter Brothers, LLC
• Denny Asbury, Asbury Associates
• Joan Furtsch