Garamendi for Congress

Representative John Garamendi and High Speed Rail

"In 1989, I co-authored legislation with then-Assemblymember Jim Costa to launch high speed rail service in California. 20 years later our dream is becoming closer to a reality. The President's announcement that California will get $2.25 billion is a great first step for a program that I will continue to fight hard for in Congress in the months and years ahead. Not only does this program create well paying jobs today, it will also change the way Californians live and work in the future by putting our state on the cutting edge of transportation technology."

Construction Starts on 4th Bore of Caldecott Tunnel

ORINDA, CA - Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut Creek) joined local leaders and transportation officials in the ground breaking ceremony for the fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel.

Set to cost around 420 million dollars, it is the single largest project that has received funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

"The Recovery Act and other recent measures to improve our economy have done much to turn around the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression," states Rep. John Garamendi.

John Garamendi Wins in 10th Congressional District with Commanding Lead

WALNUT CREEK – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi today comfortably won Northern California’s 10th Congressional District special election. With 29 percent reporting, Garamendi currently holds an 18-point lead.

Garamendi Podcast: Federal Stimulus Package is Lifeline for 10th Congressional District Public Schools

WALNUT CREEK – The John Garamendi for Congress campaign today released its latest podcast entitled “Education is Opportunity.” The podcast highlights how President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package brings improvements to 10th Congressional District schools and keeps tens-of-thousands of teachers in the classroom statewide.

A link to the podcast is available here: http://www.garamendi.org/sites/default/files/Education-Podcast%20MP3.mp3.

New CBS 5/Survey USA Poll Shows John Garamendi with Double Digit Lead

WALNUT CREEK – A new CBS 5/Survey USA poll shows Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi holds a double digit lead in the 10th Congressional district special election, including among voters who have already voted.

Given his overall lead and lead among those who have already voted, Garamendi is the “likely congressional winner” CBS 5 reports. His lead is strong despite his conservative Republican opponent’s last minute flurry of spending on distortions and attacks.

Blog: Taking Nothing for Granted

October 29, 2009 - 10:32pm | by John Garamendi

I have a request to all our supporters: remind anyone you know who lives in the 10th Congressional District, a Northern California district that includes portions of Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, and Sacramento counties, to vote on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Contra Costa Times Says “Garamendi's Experience Can Better Serve Area Interests”

WALNUT CREEK – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi today received the endorsement of the Contra Costa Times the largest circulation newspaper within the 10th Congressional District.

Garamendi Podcast: Federal Stimulus Provides Important Support for the 10th Congressional District

WALNUT CREEK – The John Garamendi for Congress campaign today released its latest podcast, entitled “Job Creation.” The podcast highlights the benefits of President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package, which brings needed investment, jobs and infrastructure improvements to the 10th Congressional District. The podcast also emphasizes the danger of a conservative Republican economic philosophy that retraces the reckless policies of Herbert Hoover during the early years of the Great Depression.

Garamendi for Congress Campaign Airs New TV Ad: “Two Cents”

WALNUT CREEK – The Garamendi for Congress campaign began airing its second television advertisement of the special General Election, entitled “Two Cents.” The new ad features two copper pennies, one representing Lieutenant Governor Garamendi and one representing his conservative Republican opponent David Harmer. The contrast between Garamendi’s long record of support for public schools and for protecting Social Security and Medicare and Harmer's stated desire to eliminate public schools, privatize Social Security and cut Medicare is the focus of the advertisement.

John Garamendi for Congress Airs 1st TV Ad: “Leader”

WALNUT CREEK – The Garamendi for Congress campaign began airing its first television ad of the special general election. The ad, titled “Leader,” highlights Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi's long record of public service as a state legislator, President Clinton's Deputy Secretary of the Interior, California's Insurance Commissioner, and Lieutenant Governor. John Garamendi is the only candidate for Congress who has ever represented the people of the 10th Congressional District.

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