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Arcadia Weekly Jan 06, 2010
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Citing the “outpouring of support” for him during the recent recall attempt, Assemblyman Anthony Adams said he is confident that he would have won a re-election bid in spite of that massive recall effort last year.
In a statement Adams said:
“The decision to leave the legislature was a difficult one as I have enjoyed and been honored to represent the people of San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
But, I’m at a time in my life where I’d like to move on to new challenges and new opportunities.
Announcing my decision not to run for re-election at this time will give ample notice to potential candidates in AD 59 and it will give voters plenty of time to sort out who will best represent them in 2011 and beyond.
In making this announcement, I want to thank all who stood beside me during the failed effort to recall me. I appreciate the words of encouragement, endorsement and financial support and wish I had time to thank everyone in person who voiced support.”
In October, Adams was at the forefront of a recall effort, because Adams voted this year for a budget deal that included raising taxes – something Adams pledged he would never do.
“Announcing my decision not to run for re-election at this time will give ample notice to potential candidates in (Assembly District) 59 and it will give voters plenty of time to sort out who will best represent them in 2011 and beyond,” Adams, R-Hesperia, said in a statement after informing the Assembly Republican Caucus of his decision.
Adams had recently survived a recall effort spearheaded by Orange County activists Mike Schroeder and Lee Lowrey, who sought to oust Adams for helping pass a budget with $12.5 billion in tax hikes. The recall organizers had vowed to spend leftover funds and resources on a Republican candidate to oppose Adams in the June primary.
On the KFI website, the John and Ken show advised listeners to stay tuned for refund information. You may recall that John and Ken were part of the substantial recall effort last year by hosting special live recall sign-ins.
Adams represents the 59th Assembly includes the San Bernardino County communities of Apple Valley, Hesperia, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, San Bernardino, Highland and Mentone, according to the news release. He also represents Claremont, La Verne, Glendora, San Dimas, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Bradbury, Arcadia and La Crescenta in Los Angeles County.
