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Davis City Councilmember Brett Lee Endorses Dan Wolk for Assembly

Davis, CA — Davis Mayor Pro Tem Dan Wolk announced today that he has received the endorsement of Davis City Councilmember Brett Lee in his campaign to represent the 4th District in the California State Assembly. Lee joins nearly 100 other statewide, community, education, public safety and other leaders from all over the district supporting Wolk.

“I had an opportunity to get to know and become friends with Dan Wolk when I was running for Davis City Council,” Councilmember Lee said. “I believe Dan will represent Davis and our region well in the State Assembly.”

Lee was first elected to the Davis City Council in 2012, after running a campaign that focused on preserving and protecting Davis’ unique quality of life. He is a dedicated member of the Sierra Club and has been active in the local community, including several local ballot measures.

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Since announcing his candidacy, Wolk has amassed an impressive list of local endorsements from leaders in every corner of the 4th District. In addition to Lee, they include former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin, Former Assemblymember and Yolo County Supervisor Helen Thomson, Yolo County Supervisors Mike McGowan, Jim Provenza and Don Saylor, Solano County Supervisors Linda Seifert and Skip Thomson, Lake County Superintendent of Schools Wally Holbrook, Solano County Superintendent of Schools Jay Speck, Yolo County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jorge Ayala and Napa Vice Mayor Peter Mott. A list of endorsements can be found at DanWolk.org.

Dan Wolk has served on the Davis City Council since 2011 and is currently Mayor Pro Tem. He is Deputy County Counsel for Solano County, handling public finance, public contracting and water issues. He is also the founder of the Legal Clinic of Yolo County, a legal services provider for low-income families. Wolk grew up in Davis and attended Davis public schools, before attending Stanford University and receiving his law degree from UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall. He lives in Davis with his wife, Jamima, a former professional triathlete and small business owner, and their two young daughters, Avery and Layla.

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Assembly District 4 consists of Napa and Lake Counties, most of Yolo County, as well as portions of Sonoma, Solano and Colusa Counties.

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