State Schools Superintendent Torlakson Joins State, County and Local Education Leaders Endorsing Dan Wolk for Assembly

Davis, CA — Davis Mayor Pro Tem Dan Wolk announced a number of key educational endorsements for his race for Assembly today, including State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and several key local education leaders. Lake County Superintendent of Schools Wally Holbrook, Solano County Superintendent of Schools Jay Speck, Yolo County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jorge Ayala, as well as dozens of county and local school board members and officials join Torlakson in supporting Wolk.

“Dan Wolk has the experience, skill and commitment to make a difference for California’s public schools. In the Assembly, he will work to fully fund our schools and make sure every child has an opportunity for a quality education,” said Torlakson. “I support Dan Wolk because, in the Assembly, he will make education and California’s future one of his top priorities.”

Torlakson was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010. As chief of California’s public school system and leader of the California Department of Education, Torlakson applies his experience as a science teacher, high school coach and state policymaker to fight for California’s students and improve our public education system. He has worked to increase funding for textbooks, computers and other instructional materials; worked to enhance campus safety, close the digital divide, eliminate the achievement gap, improve student health and reduce the dropout rate.

In addition to Torlakson and the three County Superintendents, Wolk has received the endorsement of Former State Superintendent of Schools Delaine Eastin, State Senator Loni Hancock, who sits on the Senate Education Committee, and Assemblymember Steve Fox, a member of the Assembly Higher Education Committee. Wolk also has the support of the entire Davis Joint Unified School Board, as well as more than a dozen other local school board members and education leaders from around the 4th Assembly District. 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.

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