Endorsement

Keith Grueneberg, current CSD President of the Board of Directors and Former Elk Grove Fire Chief announced his support for Steve Detrick, candidate for Elk Grove City Council.

"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", said Grueneberg.

"I am thankful for Mr. Grueneberg's support, I think we see eye to eye on a lot of issues and I look forward to working with him", said Detrick.

The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) provides fire protection services to the cities of Elk Grove and Galt, as well as unincorporated areas in the region. Additionally, the Cosumnes CSD provides parks and recreation services to the Elk Grove community. The District encompasses roughly 157 square miles and an estimated population of 169,100 people - 136,000 in the Elk Grove area and 33,100 in the Galt region.

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.

Mr. Grueneberg joins many others who have thrown their support behind Steve Detrick. Most recently, he announced the support of Elaine Wright, CSD Vice President of the Board of Directors.

Steve has earned the endorsement of city officials, citizens, and continues to garner support citywide. To see a list of endorsements, click on the image below: