Brandon Powers, (916) 319-2071 Awarded as Legislator of the Year - "Rock Solid Conservative"

MISSION VIEJO - Assemblyman Jeff Miller has received the Legislator of the Year award at the 2009 Western Conservative Political Action Conference (WCPAC), held October 16-18 in Orange County.

"Jeff Miller is a rock solid, no-nonsense conservative," said Jim Lacy, WCPAC Chairman. "His strong and consistent leadership for lower taxes, smaller government and ending wasteful spending make him exactly the kind of representative we need in Sacramento. In every way, he's a natural for this award."

Having completed his first year in the Assembly, WCPAC Chairman Jim Lacy added that the group recognized Miller's efforts to bring a coherent approach to government, particularly pushing back against the flood of job-killing bills and other liberal legislation proposed every year in the State Legislature.

"I'm honored by this award, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve", said Assemblyman Miller. "I went to Sacramento to get things done and serve the people of the 71st District, and I believe we have made real progress in helping to get California back on track."

Western CPAC is associated with the annual conference held in Washington, D.C. by the American Conservative Union. This year's WCPAC featured Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, former Christian Coalition Executive Director Ralph Reed and California Congressmen Ed Royce and Dana Rohrabacher.

Assemblyman Jeff Miller represents the 71st Assembly District, which takes in much of Western Riverside County and the Eastern edge of Orange County.

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