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Drummond Backs Foster for Mayor

Former Long Beach Mayoral candidate enthusiastically backs Bob Foster for June 6th runoff election

Doug Drummond announced his endorsement of Bob Foster to be the next Mayor of Long Beach earlier today. Drummond made the announcement near his home in the 3rd District along a street marked by what he termed "pension potholes" during his run for mayor.

"Make no mistake about it -- Bob Foster will be a great mayor for Long Beach. Bob is a man of outstanding character and integrity who will be a tremendous leader for our City," said Drummond. "He has my wholehearted support."

Drummond, a former commander in the Long Beach Police Department, spoke of Foster's ability to set budget priorities and backed Foster's plan to put an additional 100 police officers on the streets in his first term as Mayor.

"I know what it takes to keep our City safe -- and Bob's plan for 100 new officers is attainable and it is honest," said Drummond. "Under Bob's leadership, I know our neighborhoods will come first. Libraries, streets and sidewalks -- these pension potholes -- will get the attention they deserve."

In the April 11th primary, Foster won in every council district in the City and garnered just over 48% of the vote in a 5-person primary. Foster won the 3rd District, currently represented by Frank Colonna, by 13% points.

Drummond adds his name to a growing list of Foster endorsers, including the Long Beach Police Officers Association, the Long Beach Firefighters, the Sierra Club and numerous neighborhood leaders from every corner of the City.

For more information about the campaign, please visit www.foster2006.com.