Elected District Attorneys Support Dan Dow for Re-election

San Luis Obispo, CA – Today, District Attorney Dan Dow announced the endorsement of Stanislaus County District Attorney Birgit Fladager, in addition to other elected District Attorneys from across a broad political spectrum.

“I strongly encourage the reelection of Dan Dow for District Attorney of San Luis Obispo County,” said Birgit Fladager, District Attorney of Stanislaus County. “Dan has been an energetic and vocal leader on critical public safety issues in our statewide association over the past four years. DA Dow is clearly the only qualified candidate in this race.”

Dow has been very active on critically important statewide public safety legislative issues. He is currently on the California state-wide executive committee for the “Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018.” This measure will make important reforms to improve public safety in the wake of increased crime after the passage of AB 109, Proposition 47, and proposition 57.

Dow’s full list of endorsements from elected district attorneys includes:

• Joyce Dudley, District Attorney, Santa Barbara County
• Nancy O’Malley, District Attorney, Alameda County
• Mike Ramos, District Attorney, San Bernardino County, and Board Chairman,
• National District Attorney’s Association
• Anne Marie Schubert, District Attorney, Sacramento County
• Greg Totten, District Attorney, Ventura County
• Mike Hestrin, District Attorney, Riverside County
• David Eyster, District Attorney, Mendocino County
• Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, Yolo County

News of the endorsements proves that Dow is maintaining his status as a frontrunner going into the June 5th election.

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo. Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com.

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Morro Bay Police Officers Association
Supports Dan Dow for DA

San Luis Obispo, CA – The Morro Bay Police Officers Association is the sixth major public safety organization to recently endorse District Attorney Dan Dow’s re-election campaign. Earlier this past month Dow received the support of the Paso Robles POA, Arroyo Grande POA, the Atascadero POA, the San Luis Obispo Deputy District Attorneys, and the San Luis Obispo POA.

“Dan has earned our trust and confidence by following through on his promises and working collaboratively with our officers and police departments across the county. He is working hard to keep our communities safe,” said Greg Gruich, President of the Morro Bay Police Officers Association.

During Dow’s tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow maintains that working collaboratively with the County’s police agencies is an important ingredient in his office’s success.

Dow started San Luis Obispo County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force that has led to multiple cases investigated, charged, and jury trial convictions with life sentences for predators trafficking minors for commercial sexual exploitation.  Dow has worked proactively with police agencies around the county on this important task force.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the strong showing of support from so many public safety associations. I thank them for their partnership and I look forward to continuing to work together with them to improve the safety and strength of San Luis Obispo County,” said Dow.

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com.

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San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association Backs Dan Dow for DA

San Luis Obispo – The San Luis Obispo Police Officers’ Association is the fifth major public safety organization this month to endorse District Attorney Dan Dow’s re-election campaign. Earlier in the month Dow received the support of the Paso Robles POA, Arroyo Grande POA, the Atascadero POA, and the San Luis Obispo Deputy District Attorneys.

The San Luis Obispo POA issued the following statement about their endorsement of District Attorney Dow: “Dan Dow has been an incredibly effective and trustworthy District Attorney. We know he is committed to working collaboratively with our agency and law enforcement throughout the County to keep San Luis Obispo safe. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting Dan Dow’s re-election.”

During Dow’s tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow maintains that working collaboratively with the County’s police agencies is an important ingredient in his office’s success.

Dow started San Luis Obispo County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force that has led to multiple cases investigated, charged, and jury trial convictions with life sentences for predators trafficking minors for commercial sexual exploitation. Dow has worked proactively with police agencies around the county on this important task force.

“I’m overwhelmed by the strong showing of support from so many public safety associations this month. I greatly appreciate their confidence and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them to keep San Luis Obispo County safe,” noted Dow.

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com.

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Paso Robles Police Officers Association
Endorses Dan Dow for DA

San Luis Obispo – The Paso Robles Police Officer Association is the latest organization to endorse District Attorney Dan Dow’s re-election campaign. Dow has received a flood of support from public safety associations this month, including the Arroyo Grande POA, the Atascadero POA, and the San Luis Obispo Deputy District Attorney’s.

“District Attorney Dan Dow has served San Luis Obispo County with honesty and integrity,” said Eric Azarvand, President of the Paso Robles POA. “Dan has worked tirelessly to fight for justice — we trust him and need his continued leadership in the District Attorney’s office.”

During Dow’s tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow maintains that working collaboratively with the County’s police agencies is an important ingredient in his office’s success.

Dow started San Luis Obispo County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force that has led to multiple cases investigated, charged, and jury trial convictions with life sentences for predators trafficking minors for commercial sexual exploitation. Dow has worked proactively with Paso Robles Police officers and other agencies on this important task force.

“It’s an honor to receive the support of the Paso Robles Police Officers Association and so many other public safety associations. I look forward to working collaboratively with all of them as we continue to serve the people of San Luis Obispo County and keep our communities safe,” noted Dow.

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com.

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Arroyo Grande Police Officers Association Endorses Dan Dow for DA

San Luis Obispo – The Arroyo Grande Police Officer Association is the latest organization to endorse District Attorney Dan Dow’s re-election campaign. Earlier in the week the Atascadero Police Association announced their support of Dow and the Deputy District Attorney’s backed Dow’s re-election last week.

“Dan has proven his commitment to supporting law enforcement and fighting for justice for crime victims,” said Jeremy Burns, President of Arroyo Grande POA. “Dan’s experience, integrity, and commitment to our County make him the choice for district attorney.”

During Dow’s tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow maintains that working collaboratively with the County’s police agencies is an important ingredient in his office’s success.

“It’s an honor to receive the support of the Arroyo Grande POA. I greatly appreciate their confidence and I look forward to working with them over the next 4 years to keep San Luis Obispo County safe,” noted Dow.

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com

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Atascadero Police Association Endorses Dan Dow for DA

San Luis Obispo – The Atascadero Police Association has voted to endorse District Attorney Dan Dow for re-election. They are the latest in a long string of public safety organizations to back Dow’s re-election.

“We support Dan because we strongly believe that public safety will be best served with his continued leadership in the District Attorney’s office,” said Ron Overacker, President of Atascadero Police Association. “Dan has proven to be a steady hand in working with our department and other law enforcement stakeholders in San Luis Obispo County as we all work hard to fight crime and seek justice for crime victims.”

During Dow’s tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow maintains that working collaboratively with the County’s police agencies is an important ingredient in his office’s success.

“The men and women of the Atascadero Police Department put their lives on the line daily for people in our community. They are the front line of public safety and also important partners during investigations and prosecutions,” said Dow. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with their department over the coming years.”

Dow was originally elected District Attorney in 2014. He is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com

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San Luis Obispo County Prosecutors Association Endorses Dan Dow for DA

Rank and File Deputy DAs Cite Leadership, Work Ethic and Steadfast Commitment to Keeping Communities Safe

San Luis Obispo – The Association that represents San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorneys has overwhelming voted to endorse District Attorney Dan Dow for re-election.

“We are endorsing Dan for re-election because we continue to see up close and personal that he is clearly the right person to seek justice for crime victims and their families in San Luis Obispo County. Dan works relentlessly to fight for justice in our communities,” noted Deputy District Attorney Andrew Baird, a 40 year veteran prosecutor.

The group also noted Dow’s diverse background in re-affirming their support for the District Attorney. Dow has worked for years in the business community, in the military and as an experienced prosecutor. This depth of experience gives him the the perspective necessary to best face the mounting challenges of being our county’s top crime fighter. Baird added, “Dan continues to prove that he uniquely possesses the necessary collaborative skills to both provide steadfast leadership for Deputy DAs and work closely with our local police agencies.”

During his tenure as DA, Dow and his team of Deputy District Attorneys have successfully achieved justice for thousands of crime victims and their families. San Luis Obispo County continues to maintain its status as one of the safest counties in California. Dow is a proven prosecutor with a distinguished career that focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes. Dow is also an Army veteran and a bronze star recipient who served in Iraq, Korea and Kosovo.

Dan and his wife Wendy, a local small business owner and reading instructor, have two school aged children. To learn more about Dan Dow and his campaign, visit: DanDow.com

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Your Help Made Everything Possible

It is official! With your help we have accomplished our goal and won the election for San Luis Obispo County District Attorney with a significant margin. This was no easy task, but in the end it was clear that our message, our coalition, and our commitment to stay positive and focus on the issues were the keys to victory.

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for both your support and your efforts on this campaign. Victory would not have been possible without your financial, emotional, and volunteer support that made our dream a reality. Thank you!

While we have accomplished our important goal, now the real work begins. I am committed to immediately putting the campaign behind us and working very hard to strengthen our team in the District Attorney’s Office. Our DA Team includes incredible public servants across the full spectrum of responsibilities: economic crime staff, paralegals, investigators, administrative professionals, victim advocates, information technology staff, and attorneys. Every member of our team is critical and I value each person’s contributions greatly.

Wendy and I say ‘thank you’ for your incredible support from the bottom of our hearts. I am confident that together we will create a safer, stronger San Luis Obispo County.

Finally, to Tim Covello’s campaign supporters: I want to thank you for your commitment to our community. Please know that I will work very hard each day to earn your respect and to serve in a way that brings credit upon all residents of San Luis Obispo County.

Sincerely,

Dan Dow
District Attorney – elect
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Local Firefighters Association Endorses Dan Dow for District Attorney

Valued for commitment to safety and style of leadership

San Luis Obispo – The San Luis Obispo City Firefighters Association has endorsed veteran and Candidate for District Attorney Dan Dow.

As a collective, the SLO City chapter, IAFF Local 3523 has protected the rights of its firefighters since 1876, while ensuring the highest level of service to their community through both professionalism and charity.

“Our Association stands with every other public safety organization that has made a decision to support a candidate in this race,” said Devin Reiss, Vice President of IAFF 3523. “We believe Dan is the best choice for District Attorney, and we value his commitment to the safety of our communities as well as his collaborative approach to leadership.”

Over the last seven months, Dan Dow has accumulated a broad coalition of support from friends and neighbors to colleagues, local elected officials and a former member of the United State House of Representatives. As the safety of San Luis Obispo County depends on both the leadership and experience of its District Attorney, the support of local law enforcement can often times dictate a race. This is an area where Dow continues to dominate, earning the endorsement of every law enforcement or public safety association that has endorsed a candidate for DA.

To date, Dan Dow has received the endorsement of every public safety organization in the race, including the SLO County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the Templeton Squad of Highway Patrolmen Association, Paso Robles Police Officer’s Association, Atascadero Police Association, Arroyo Grande Police Officer’s Association, Morro Bay Police Officer’s Association, SLO Deputy District Attorneys Association (SLOGAU), and the California Narcotic Officers’ Association.

“None of this could have been possible without the support of my wife, my fellow Deputy District Attorneys, or the hundreds of community members that have endorsed our campaign,” said Dow. “No one knows what June 3rd will bring, but both humility and confidence describe my feelings going into a night that defines the safety of our residents, schools, and seniors as well as the future of our County.”

As a Deputy District Attorney, Dow has focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes.

To learn more about Dan Dow, visit: DanDow.com

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Local Highway Patrol Association Chapter Endorses  Dan Dow for District Attorney

San Luis Obispo – Veteran, Deputy District Attorney and candidate for San Luis Obispo County DA, Dan Dow has been endorsed by the Templeton Squad of Highway Patrolmen.

As a local chapter of the larger, statewide organization, the Templeton Squad pursues similar goals for its members on the local level, protecting the rights of the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of local residents, families and roadways.

“For over 20 years, Dan Dow has demonstrated his commitment to both country and community,” said Chapter President David Agredano. “There is no one better suited to work with local law enforcement and the support of our chapter as well as every other public safety organization that has endorsed a candidate in this race further defines Dan’s character and ability.”

As absentee ballots have been mailed and votes continue to be cast, the race to replace the retiring District Attorney, Gerry Shea continues to take shape. It is clear that Dan Dow’s commitment as a community leader as well as his experience in the courtroom has earned the respect of regional leaders over the years.

Dow’s broad based support that includes well-known Democrat and former Supervisor Shirley Bianchi as well as Conservative leaders like Supervisor Debbie Arnold and Assessor Tom Bordonaro is unprecedented. For the last seven months, Dow has regularly announced a new form of support, ranging from neighbor and local leader to School Board Member and retired Congressional Representative.

“None of this could have been possible without the support of my wife, my fellow Deputy District Attorneys, or the hundreds of community members that have endorsed our campaign,” said Dow. “No one knows what June 3rd will bring, but both humility and confidence describe my feelings going into a night that defines the safety of our residents, schools, and seniors as well as the future of our County.”

To date, Dan Dow has received the endorsement of every public safety organization in the race, including the SLO County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Paso Robles Police Officer’s Association, Atascadero Police Association, Arroyo Grande Police Officer’s Association, Morro Bay Police Officer’s Association, SLO Deputy District Attorneys Association (SLOGAU), and the California Narcotic Officers’ Association.

As a Deputy District Attorney, Dow has focused on prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse crimes, including homicide where he seeks to bring justice for victims of particularly devastating crimes.

To learn more about Dan Dow, visit: DanDow.com

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