State Board of Equalization – Board Member George Runner

George Runner, a conservative and member of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee  fought against tax increases and continues to support tax relief for families and businesses. Elected in November 2010, Runner has gained his reputation of the leading advocate for California taxpayers and continues to represent the State Board of Equalization’s Second District.

In 2004, prior to being elected to the State Senate, Runner served for three years in the State Assembly as Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee from 1996 to 2002 and also served time on the Lancaster City Council where he was appointed mayor for two years.  After Runner served time in various Councils and Committees, he sought to retain private sector jobs in the state of California. Runner sought to improve the economy, increase business growth, place importance on education excellence and focus on public safety for Californians when he served for twelve years in the State Legislature.

Runner was named Legislator of the Year by California State Sheriffs’ Association, Crime Victims United, California Sexual Assault Investigators Association, Coalition of Chief Probation Officers, California Coalition of Directors of Environmental Health, California Community College Trustees and the California Building Industry Association. The Los Angeles County Association of Deputy District Attorneys awarded Runner with the Pursuit of Justice Award and The Capitol Weekly newspaper has named Runner as Sacramento’s most conservative legislators. He continues to receive perfect legislative scores from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association.

George Runner and his wife, Sharon Runner, both served in the Legislature as Santa Clarita’s representatives and opened Desert Christian Schools, in 1976 which continues to be one of the largest private schools in California. George and Sharon Runner are named to be the first husband and wife in California history to serve concurrently in Legislature. Both George and Sharon Runner have been recognized for their efforts in the Legislature and at home where they are proud parents of their son Micah, daughter-in-law Sandy, daughter Rebekah, son-in-law James, and four grandchildren. Runner continues to represent more than nine million Californians while keeping his stance on advocating taxpayers.