- EG MAYOR GARY DAVIS ENDORSES
STEVE DETRICK !

- OUTGOING EG POLICE CHIEF ROBERT SIMMONS ENDORSES STEVE DETRICK !

- ELK GROVE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

- ELK GROVE FIREFIGHTERS OF LOCAL 522

- CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY

- COLLEGE REPUBLICANS AT CSU SACRAMENTO

- MATT REXROAD
YOLO COUNTY SUPERVISOR
"Steve is the sort of leader our region needs. He is thoughtful, hard working, and willing to work together with the other communities in the region. He will make a great member of the Elk Grove City Council."

- KEITH GRUENEBERG
President of the Board of Directors (CSD)
Elected in 2000: Current Term: 2006-2010
Former Elk Grove Fire Chief

"I enthusiastically support Steve Detrick for City Council. Steve has always been an avid supporter of the Fire Department and the CSD. Steve has provided many training opportunities for our personnel, and I believe he is the best candidate to support the CSD mission of Fire Protection and Community Enhancement".

Keith has a long and distinguished career in public service. His fire service career spans nearly four decades with fire agencies both in and outside of California. He served 15 years with the Elk Grove CSD Fire Department, including three years as chief, before his retirement in 2006. He also has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including service with the FBI, the Grass Valley Police Department and the Nevada County Sheriff's Department, where he continues to serve as a reserve deputy sheriff. Keith served with the U.S. Air Force in special operations in Vietnam. He resides in Elk Grove, where a new CSD fire station expected to open in 2008 will be named in his honor.

- Elaine Wright
Vice President of the Board of Directors (CSD)
Elected in 2000: Current Term: 2006-2010

Elaine is an active member of several other organizations as well, including the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce (past President and current Ambassador), former member of the Soroptimist International of Rio Cosumnes, Senior Center of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Historical Society Board of Directors, and the Elk Grove Community Harvest and Giant Pumpkin Festival Committee. Elaine is a long-time resident of Elk Grove and worked in the community for 35 years. She lives in central Elk Grove with her husband Jim.

- ROBERT J GLUCK, USAF/USAR CPT (Retired)
Business Owner, Financial Services Professional
Former Member of the Board, Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce
Former Member of the Board, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce
Founder and Former Board Member, Sonoma County Youth At Risk
Resident and Doing Business in Elk Grove for over 20 years

"We need quality leadership for our community in these challenging times. Our community is at a crossroads facing various growing pains of a still young city; challenges for public safety, concerns regarding future growth, economic challenges, and more. This will require a leader with integrity, concern for community, enthusiasm, and a clear vision to face those challenges. Steve Detrick is that leader."


- Paul Frank
Leading Local Businessman: PDF Development, PDF Executive Suites, PDF Commercial

"It is an honor to support Steve Detrick for City Council," said Paul Frank. "I have known Steve for over 30 years on a personal and professional level. There is no doubt that Steve will be an outstanding leader for the City of Elk Grove."

"As a local business leader and Chamber of Commerce member, I am confident Steve will provide the leadership Elk grove needs to grow the local economy, attract good jobs, promote responsible growth, and solve our road problems. Steve understands what it takes to run a local business. Future growth of Elk Grove depends on keeping taxes and fees low, and those are two of Steve's top priorities".


- SARAH JOHNSON
Community Activist
Chairman, City of Elk Grove Historic Preservation Committee
Board Member, Elk Grove Historical Society
Member, Sacramento County Transportation & Air Quality Collaborative (2000 - 2005)
SACOG, Citizen of the Year, 2003
SACOG, Citizen of the Year, 2005 as part of a group

"Steve Detrick is an outstanding example of community involvement and committment. I am looking forward to his work as a City Council member to help bring more of a balanced and intelligent approach to city planning and development for every neighborhood in Elk Grove. You rarely see anyone work harder or with more integrity than Steve Detrick. I always appreciate his interest in a wide variety of issues. Steve is a good listener, something that has been sorely lacking in District 3".


- Mike Nantze
President of Eagle Pools Inc.

"With integrity of character as Steve Detrick's foundation, I know he will make not only a quality city council member, but will implement the proper policies to continue to grow Elk Grove into the future. There is no doubt in my mind that Steve is qualified for this position and will prove to be the type of asset needed to lead Elk Grove in continued growth".


- Dr. Bill Wittich
Professional speaker, author, and resident of Elk Grove
Former Board Member for the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce
Past President of the National Speakers Association

"Elk Grove is on its way and we need leadership like Steve Detrick to help us raise the bar".


- George Murphey:
Elk Grove Planning Commissioner

"I have known Steve since EGCAPP was formed and have found him to be direct, honest and committed to keeping and making Elk Grove a great place to live. I know he is committed to continuing the change in the way the City operates. He will be an advocate of promoting and encouraging greater citizen participation".


- Bruce Kaspari:
Former Executive Director, Sacramento Republican Party
Former Political Director, Sacramento Republican Party
Commissioner, Sacramento County Policy Planning Commission

"I Support Steve because I believe he will bring leadership and open communication to the City of Elk Grove. He will also bring better coordination of land use planning to the entire county by working with other jurisdictions to ensure a regional approach to land use".

- Paul Lindsay:
Elk Grove Planning Commission 2000-2007

"I wholeheartedly endorse Steve for the City Council and recommend him to others without reservation. His training, background, and his temperament ideally suit our needs as a growing city for a hard working, caring City Council person. He is willing to sit down with others, work collaboratively, and to treat others with respect and courtesy. He will listen to everyone, address their concerns, and work for solutions that meet those concerns".

"Steve is not a stranger to hard work. He will work hard for us as our City Council person. I am going to vote for Steve, I hope you will too".

- Tina Jones:
Broker Owner - Laguna Creek Real Estate Services

"I have known Steve Detrick for almost 20 years. He and his family personify the spirit of Elk Grove. Steve has been a man of high values and strong committment. I believe he will work hard to keep Elk Grove on track to become the great community that it is destined to be. This town needs people like Steve in leadership that are more concerned about the welfare of our citizens then personal gain".

- Kris Vogt
Branch Manager - Caldwell Banker

"Steve Detrick understands what it takes to run a small business. Steve will keep taxes and fees low so that I can continue to pay my employees well, even in this tough economy".


A partial list of many community leaders and citizens alike that have joined our coalition:

Linda Ford -

Chair of the Elk Grove Coalition
Advocating Proper Planning

Dallas & Pam Broussard -

Retired Correctional Officer

Jack DuBray -

Retired Police Officer

Jeff and Denise Goldman -

Independent Business Owners

Jermain Starks -

Correctional Officer

Jim & Lisa Brown -

Independent Business Owners

Joe DosReis
-
Former Elk Grove Planning Commissioner

Kari & Paul Crawford -

Independent Business Owner

Kris Vogt
-
Coldwell Banker Manager

Leo Fassler -

Former SMUD Board Member

Mike and Evie Gonzalez -

Former Fire Captain

Shane and Marlo Carter -

Independent Business Owners

Shaunnah Heckenlaible -

Elementary School Teacher

Ted & Eloise Pollock -

Independent Business Owners

Terry Dwyre -

Doctor

William (Bill) & Ann Wittich -

Independent Business Owners

Doctor Michael H. Preskar D.D.S

Allan B. Detrick Jr.
Allan Detrick Sr.
Bill & Laurie Crowl
Bill Ralston
Billy Downing
Bruce Ward
Constance V. Conley
David Simpson
Jack & Tracey Edwards
Jack and Denise Budmark
Janet (Lynn) M. Wheat
Jon & Robbin Dobble
Joseph and Carrie Young
Kris and Stephanie Matulich
Keith Cossairt
Lee & Dona Salo
Lisa Brooks
Marvin & Linda Harold
Matt Ekstrom
Olaf & Rachelle Olaf
Paul and Shirley Peters
Pete and Gail Rossi
Sara G Lopez - Ramirev
Steve & Kathy Lee
Terry Clark- Burton
Thomas & Hermie Shine
Tom & Laurie Sebesta