OCBC Endorses Tom Daly for State Assembly

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 16, 2012) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC), the leading voice of business in Orange County, has endorsed Tom Daly for State Assembly, 69^th District. Daly currently serves as the Orange County Clerk-Recorder, and has for the last ten years. Prior to his election as Clerk-Recorder, Daly served as Mayor of Anaheim for ten years, as an Anaheim City Councilman for four years, and as member of the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees for three years.

"Tom's service in public office has provided him an understanding of how government can reduce red tape to increase government efficiencies, improve business opportunities to invest and grow, and help regain the public trust through positive interaction," said Lucy Dunn, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council.

Under his leadership as Clerk-Recorder, the department has implemented innovative electronic systems for recording and tracking milestone documents relating to real estate transactions and birth, death, and marriage certificates. As the Mayor of Anaheim, he was an advocate for economic development and tourism, as well as devoted to community improvements.

Daly's background and practical experience of working directly with constituents as well as business will provide a helpful perspective in Sacramento on how government can be more responsive and accountable in these challenging economic times.

About OCBC:
Orange County Business Council is the leading voice of business in Orange County, California. OCBC represents and promotes the business community, working with government and academia, to enhance Orange County's economic development and prosperity in order to preserve a high quality of life. OCBC serves member and investor businesses with nearly 250,000 employees and 2,000,000 worldwide. In providing a proactive forum for business and supporting organizations, OCBC helps assure the financial growth of America's sixth largest county. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org.