Metro PAC fulfilled a goal for 2008 of generating more support for pro-jobs candidates in the primary and general elections than ever before. The political action committee and other sponsored committees raised over $150,000 in 2008 and more than $260,000 for the election cycle. This amount far eclipsed previous political fund-raising for business-friendly candidates.

"Given the current economic climate, it is imperative that we have elected officials who understand principles that lead to business success and job growth," said Matt Mahood, president & CEO.

"Metro Pac's efforts to elect pro-business candidates are critical in supporting the Metro Chamber's mission of fostering regional economic prosperity. I am grateful that so many Metro Chamber members stepped up this to support pro-job candidates."

In called elections, the Metro Chamber congratulates these candidates endorsed by Metro PAC for their victories:

Mike Thompson--Congress District 1
Dan Lungren--Congress District 3
Doris Matsui--Congress District 5
Dave Cox--State Senate District 1
Dan Logue--State Assembly District 3
Ted Gaines--State Assembly District 4
Roger Niello--State Assembly District 5
Kevin Johnson--Mayor of Sacramento
Jeffrey Starsky--Folsom City Council
Barbara Payne--Galt City Council
Randy Shelton--Galt City Council
Jeff Slowey--Citrus Heights City Council
David Sander--Rancho Cordova City Council
Sophia Scherman--Elk Grove City Council - Dist 5
William Lugg, Jr--Elk Grove USD - Area 1
Terry Cochran--Los Rios CCD, Area 3
Katherine Albiani--Los Rios CCD, Area 7
Donald Terry--Sac City USD-Area 3
Patrick Kennedy--Sac City USD - Area 7
Renee Taylor--SMUD Ward 1
Rob Kerth--SMUD Ward 5
Gil Albiani--Cosumnes CSD
Michelle Orrock--Cosumnes CSD
Spencer Short--Lincoln City Council
Tom Cosgrove--Lincoln City Council
Brett Storey--Rocklin City Council
Carol Garcia--Roseville City Council
John Allard--Roseville City Council
Alan Clarke--Cameron Park CSD
Ray Nutting--ED County Supervisor, Dist 2
David Machado--City of Placerville
Mark Acuna--City of Placerville
Christopher Cabaldon--Mayor-City of West Sac
Larry Montna--Sutter Supervisor Dist 1
John Miller--Yuba City - City Council

Propositions and Measures results

Metro PAC took the following positions, which prevailed at the polls, and based upon the outcome of the election and congratulates all those who helped both approve and defeat the following propositions and measures.

Prop. 1A - Safe High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act - Support
Prop. 11 - Redistricting - Support
Prop 5. - Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing Parole and Rehabilitation - Oppose Prop. 7 - Renewable Energy - Oppose
Measure M - Los Rios Community College District - Support
Measure N - Center Unified School District - Support
Measure Q - Colfax Elementary School District - Support
Measure T - Alta-Dutch Flat Union School District - Support
Measure U - City of West Sacramento - Support
Measure V - City of West Sacramento - Support
Measure W - Davis Joint Unified School District - Support