Endorsements

Paulette Chaffee has already earned the trust and support of respected leaders across our region. Her broad coalition of endorsements demonstrates her credibility, effectiveness, and strong worth ethic:

  • Doug Chaffee, Orange County Supervisor

  • Lou Correa, U.S. Representative

  • Tom Umberg, California Senator

  • Josh Newman (Ret.), California Senator

  • Avelino Valencia, California Assemblymember

  • Vicente Sarmiento, Orange County Supervisor

  • Connor Trout, Buena Park Councilmember

  • Kevin Kirwin, Placentia Mayor 

  • Carrie Buck, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Trustee

  • Beverly Berryman, Fullerton School District Trustee

  • Aaruni Thakur (ret), Fullerton District Trustee

  • Nick Berardino, President of the Veterans Alliance of Orange County (VALOR)

  • Dan Highes (ret), Fullerton Police Chief

  • Bobby McDonald (emeritus), CA Community College Board of Governors

  • Chi-Chung Kueng, Community Leader

  • Veterans Alliance of Orange County (VALOR)

These endorsements reflect Paulette’s reputation as a trusted advocate, community leader, and committed partner to public education and labor.

A Candidate for Endorsement

District 6 deserves a trustee who will prioritize student success, work diligently, increase opportunities for student internships & job opportunities, and bring new energy to NOCCCD. Paulette Chaffee is running not for political ambition, but because “our students deserve better.” Her record of advocacy, deep community roots, and unwavering support for students make her the clear choice for endorsements.

Together, we can bring accountable, student-focused, and strong leadership to District 6.