Candidates for Vice-Chair and Controller also endorsed.

The Amador County Democratic Party at its monthly meeting endorsed former State Senate President pro-tempore John Burton for State Democratic Party Chair. The ACDCC also endorsed current state party First Vice-Chair Alex Rooker for re-election to that post, Eric Bauman, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party for a second Vice-Chair spot, and Hilary Crosby, President of the El Cerrito Democratic Club for Controller.

Burton will bring years of legislative and political experience to the party position. He began his career as a Deputy Attorney General, served as the President of the Young Democrats, and won election to the County Central Committee. He then served as a State Assemblymember, President of the California Democratic Council, Chair of the California Democratic Party, US Congressmember and as President pro Tem of the California State Senate.

“John Burton is committed to helping local Democrats in California’s rural areas to get the resources and assistance they need to continue their growth,” said Randy Bayne, Chair of the Amador Democratic Party.

Bayne says, “This entire slate, Burton, Rooker, Bauman, and Crosby are committed to the party’s growth in counties like ours. That is one reason we heartily endorse them. Together, they will inspire effective grassroots action needed in rural counties.”

Burton, Rooker, and Bauman will all be speakers at the ACDCC’s Fourth Annual Dinner, April 16 at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Conference Center. Newly elected Assemblymember Alyson Huber will also be speaking at the event which is the county party’s major fundraiser for the year. Past speakers have included Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Lt. Governor John Garamendi. More information is available at www.amadordemocrats.org or by calling 257-1397.