Napa, CA — Napa City Councilwoman Liz Alessio today announced new key endorsements from elected and appointed officials from across Napa County, in her campaign for Supervisor in District 2.

Alessio’s new endorsements include Congressman Mike Thompson, Senator Bill Dodd, Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz, Napa County Supervisor Joelle Gallagher, Napa City Councilmember Mary Luros, Napa City Councilmember Bernie Narvaez, Calistoga Vice Mayor Irais Lopez-Ortega, St. Helena Vice Mayor Eric Hall, Napa County Planning Commissioner Heather Phillips, and SEIU 1021.

The new support adds to a large and growing coalition of community leaders and organizations supporting her campaign for Supervisor.

In response to the endorsements, Alessio stated “Since announcing my campaign for Supervisor, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Community leaders from across Napa County agree with our vision for a stronger, brighter future for Napa County.”
 
Alessio was elected to the Napa City Council at-large in 2018 and was reelected to represent District 1 in 2022 and continues to serve all in Napa. While serving on the Council, Alessio has advanced substantive policies aimed at increasing housing opportunities, providing more permanent supportive housing for the homeless, and investing in safe streets, sidewalks and pathways. As Chair of the Napa County Climate Action Committee, Alessio has been a regional leader on climate action across jurisdictions to reduce carbon emissions and invest in climate mitigation.

  Prior to serving on the City Council, Alessio spent 20 years in the healthcare industry, including 10 years specifically working on public health and community relations. Alessio has also been a small business owner in the local tourism industry.  Alessio is married to Jess Hudak, has three adult children, and 3 grandchildren.

Alessio will run for Napa County Supervisor District 2, currently held by retiring Supervisor Ryan Gregory. District 2 consists of the western portions of the City of Napa reaching outside of city limits from Oakville Grade to Buhman Avene in Napa.

For more information about Liz, please visit www.LizAlessio.com.