Endorsements

“Michael’s support for the rule of law and those who provide our communities’ safety has proven that he is the right choice for City Attorney of Huntington Beach”
Don BarnesOrange County Sheriff

“Having worked in Government a long time and at many levels, I can say with certainty that Michael Gates is a fantastic public servant and the best City Attorney that Huntington Beach has seen. He is simply the best.”
Jim SilvaFormer Huntington Beach Mayor, Orange County Supervisor, and State Assemblyman

“Michael possesses unparalleled professionalism and is an accomplished attorney. He has been a terrific City Attorney for Huntington Beach.”
Tony RackauckasFormer Orange County District Attorney

“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 SullivanFormer Mayor and Council Member of Huntington Beach

“Having served as Mayor and as a Council Member, and having worked closely with Michael, I strongly endorse him as the very best City Attorney Huntington Beach has had. He has fought for local control, taxpayers, and has saved the City millions and millions of dollars just from his legal work alone.”
Erik PetersonFormer Mayor and Council Member of Huntington Beach

LEADERS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

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

BUSINESS LEADERS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

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

LEADERS IN EDUCATION IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

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

Michael Simons, M.D., Member of the Board of Trustees, Huntington Beach Union High School District

Sandi Lewis, Current Elementary School Teacher from the Ocean View School District

LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS

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