Susan Shelley is an opinion columnist and editorial writer for the Southern California News Group, eleven daily papers including the Los Angeles Daily News and the Orange County Register, and she writes often for the New York Post. Susan is also Vice President of Communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California’s leading taxpayer advocacy organization. She’s a frequent guest on Southern California radio and TV news and interview shows to talk about politics and policy, a regular contributor to “The Steve Hilton Show” podcast and the host of the Howard Jarvis Radio Show on 790 KABC in Los Angeles and 810 KSFO in San Francisco. Follow Susan on X (formerly Twitter) @Susan_Shelley.

Sheriff Chad Bianco is a proven leader whose life has been dedicated to service. For more than three decades, he has protected California families and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the men and women who keep our communities safe. Rising from academy honors to lead one of America's largest sheriff's departments, Chad earned a reputation for clear-eyed decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and results-stabilizing budgets, rebuilding partnerships with local agencies, and strengthening staffing while navigating crises from civil unrest to natural disasters.

Chad is committed to a safer, stronger California for the next generation. He believes every child should grow up in a community where streets are safe, schools are excellent, and families can afford to build a future. That's why he has championed common-sense public safety, accountability in government, and policies that support small businesses and working families.

On the campaign trail, he and his wife, Denise, have traveled the length of our state-listening to parents, first responders, farmers, and job creators-bringing their concerns into a plan focused on practical solutions rather than politics.

Rooted in faith, family, and service, Chad is running for Governor to restore the promise of California: real opportunity, responsible leadership, and respect for the people who call this place home. His commitment is to Californians who deserve a government worthy of their hard work and a state that works for them.