Former San Diego Fire Chief Jeff Bowman Endorses Scott Peters for Congress 


Today, my campaign released a video clip of former City of San Diego Fire Chief Jeff Bowman lending his strong support in my bid for Congress. In the clip, Bowman says he and the firefighters at the time he led the department were “eternally grateful for (my) efforts” to support the department.

Bowman led the City of San Diego’s Fire Department through the great Cedar Fire that tore through northern parts of San Diego County in 2003 while I was a member of the City Council.  A staunch Republican, Bowman said he seldom gets involved in political campaigns, but that, in this case, he was making an exception.

"I am not a very political person, but I believe in Scott, and trust his character, integrity, and ability to get things done," Bowman said. "I watched him navigate tough situations and meetings and he was always incredibly thoughtful and professional and acted with the best interests of the public he was elected to represent. I proudly endorse him."

My Campaign Communications Director, MaryAnne Pintar went on to explain that, “Scott’s record of accomplishment for San Diegans, and his ability to appeal to people from across the political spectrum are what make him the right candidate to beat Brian Bilbray. This is a great example of someone who knows him, trusts him, and is willing to get behind him based on his record of accomplishment for San Diego.”  

The newly drawn 52nd Congressional District is a classic swing district - a third Republican, a third Democrat and a third other.  It supported candidate Obama by 12 percentage points in 2008, but also candidate Meg Whitman by eight points in 2010. It is impossible for any candidate to win this seat without broad-based support across party lines. Since I was the first Democrat elected to represent City Council District One, I have consistently drawn support from across the political spectrum. I am the only candidate in this race with meaningful support from progressives, moderates, labor, business and independent San Diegans who care more about results than pure party politics.   

For more information about my campaign, go to www.scottpeters.com.