Peace officers group supports Adams

The Peace Officers Research Association of California has voted to support Assemblyman Anthony Adams against any recall effort.

The association includes more than 62,000 rank-and-file peace officers and 850 local public safety associations.

Adams showed courage when he voted for last February's budget and, in the process, made it possible for emergency services to continue in California, according to an association news release.

The association praised for Adams for recognizing that his oath of office was more important than a pledge that said absolutely no taxes can be raised for any reason.

Although he strongly supports governmental reforms, including spending controls and the rooting out of fraud and abuse, Adams made it clear that experienced emergency personnel must be available when citizens in his district need help, according to the news release.

"We join Assemblyman Adams in supporting systemic changes in government to guarantee that the taxpayers' money is spent in a responsible manner," assocation President Ron Cottingham said.

"We have learned from Anthony Adams that government needs to be transparent and government officials need to be held accountable. However, on the way to reform, it does not make sense to drive a car over the cliff and have chaos instead of the necessary responsible restructuring."

The secretary of state in May approved a signature collection drive to recall Adams. Supporters of the recall have until Oct. 13 to submit at least 35,825 valid signatures from registered voters in the 59th Assembly District, or 20 percent of voters in the last Assembly election.

Adams is a Republican who represents the 59th District, which includes La Verne and Claremont.