Candidate for
State Board of Equalization; District 3

My most important endorsement are the endorsements of thousand of California Taxapyers in supporto of my efforts to protect California taxpayers and level the playing field for California Businesses.

I hope that I can earn your endorsement and support as well.

Thank you again for taking the time to read a few quotes of from the organizations that have endorsed my candidacy:

California Teachers Association  backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3 
  "Jerome has been a champion for California teachers, students, faculty and every child's right to a quality education. His 36 years of proven legislative, tax policy and financial experience including 26 years with the Board of Equalization makes him uniquely qualified to serve and protect California taxpayers.  Through his government efficiency measure and other initiatives, Horton has helped save billions for  state and local services including education. We're pleased to support Jerome."

Dean E. Vogel, CTA President

California Firefighter back backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3

Mr. Horton has spent a lifetime protecting and advocating for Californian taxpayers.  His campaign against an "Underground Economy" that robs us of billions in tax dollars is unprecedented.  We also applaud his initiative to help seniors and California taxpayers recapture million in tax credits and refunds. Jerome Horton's 36 years in public service gives him the knowledge and experience to do right by California's taxpayers and help grow our state's economy. 

CPF President Lou Paulson
 

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3 

Jerome, has the demonstrated skills and knowledge to protect our hard earned tax dollars and has stood up for taxpayers his entire career. He is a pragmatic problem solver with experience required to find real world solution to the economic challenges facing California, with working families as his top priority.

Service Employee International Union State Council backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3

Board of Equalization Chair Jerome Horton, was a grassroots SEIU organizer when he served with the Board of Equalization for 22 years prior to join the Legislature an California Medical commission. He has been a champion for a strong vibrant economy that protect workers and strengthens the middle class. Throughout his 37 year career of public service he has always fought by the side of public employees.

Los Angeles County and Orange County Building Trades backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3

Jerome is a relentless protector of California taxpayers from criminals operating in the underground economy, who steel our tax dollars to fund criminal activities such as terrorism, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. His 36 years of investigation, research, and tax law experience fighting back for California taxpayers has and continue made a significant difference keep our streets safe and free of unhealthy illegal contraband. We enthusiastically endorse his re-election to the Board of Equalization and his ongoing effort to combat and arrest criminal illegal operators.

California Association of Highway Patrolmen backs Jerome E. Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3.

" Horton's support of law enforcement has earned him the respect and admiration of law enforcement throughout California. He has delivered on his commitment to serve and protect California taxpayers" said " said Doug Villars, President of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 770 back Jerome E. Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3. 

Taxpayers Advocate Jerome Horton, has been a champion for working families, seniors, and all of California Taxpayers; fighting to ensure access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities for all.  We are proud to support his candidacy for Member of the State Board of Equalization. 

Ricardo F. Icaza, President John M. Grant, Secretary - Treasurer

AFT College Staff Guild, Los Angeles supports Jerome E. Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3.

Horton's fight against the underground economy, that threatens union jobs and welfare of our state, is courageous and we are pleased to endorse his candidacy for Member, of the State Board of Equalization District 3.

Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters supports Jerome E. Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3.

"Horton's strong record of support for issues vital to the interests of carpenters and their families has earned him the support of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters," said Supervisor Mike Draper.

Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs support Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3 

The largest association of deputy sheriffs and district attorney investigators in the United States is pleased to endorse Jerome E. Horton for Member of the State Board of Equalization District 3.  Horton's 36 years of experience, including 26 years with the Board of Equalization, makes him the most qualified candidate for the job.  He knows the job and how to get it done.  

California Retailers Association back backs Board of Equalization Member Jerome E Horton for Member, State Board of Equalization District 3

Chairman Horton, is an experience, knowledgeable, and skillful leaders who has consistently sought to help businesses grow and prosper in California. His "Government Efficiency" initiative have streamline the regulator and permitting process saving California hundred of million; while helping California entrepreneurs employ their innovation to stimulate California's economy. Since his term in office over 1.3 million business have opened in California. We also applaud, Chairman Horton's leadership and support of eliminating the mandatory security deposit to help businesses set up in California without this costly impediment.