Miami Beach, Fla. - Joining close to 40 local elected officials from across Florida supporting Dan Gelber's campaign for Attorney General, Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe and Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick today announced their endorsement of his campaign.

Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe shared, "Dan has proven himself time and time again, as a federal prosecutor, state legislator, and active community volunteer. The communities and groups he's involved with appreciate his compassion and constant dedication. Dan's impressive legal background and deep experience in protecting Floridians makes him the perfect choice to serve as Attorney General. I look forward to campaigning with him in Gainesville."

Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick added, "Dan Gelber is my choice for Attorney General because he embodies the standards and integrity Floridians expect in their elected officials. It's time we have an Attorney General who is equipped to handle the complex legal challenges that are ahead and Dan is the most experienced candidate that is ready to lead on Day One. Those that get to know Dan immediately see he will be the type of Attorney General we need."

Sen. Gelber said, "I am humbled to have the support of two great public officials who work in their local communities to deliver opportunities to their residents. Gary and Craig both understand that we desperately need a new direction for our state and as Attorney General, I will work tirelessly to bring new opportunities and fresh ideas to the growing challenges we face."

Endorsed Local Elected Officials:
Alachua County School Board Member Eileen Roy
Broward County School Board Member Jennifer Gottlieb
Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs
Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter
Cooper City Mayor Debby Eisinger
Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick
Duval County School Board Member Tom Hazouri
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler
Hallandale Mayor Joy Cooper
Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe
Jacksonville City Councilwoman Glorious Johnson
Jacksonville City Councilman John Crescimbeni
Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Russell Barrington
Marathon City Councilman Pete Worthington
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson
Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower
Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley
Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Monroe County School Board Member Debra Walker
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon
Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor
Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis
Pinellas School Board Member Linda Learner
Sarasota School Board Member Shirley Brown
St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles
St. Petersburg City Councilman Steve Kornell
Sunrise Mayor Roger Wishner
Tampa City Councilman John Dingfelder
Tampa City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio
Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick
Volusia County Commission Frank Bruno
Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick
Wilton Manors Commissioner Tom Green
Wilton Manors Commissioner Scott Newton

Dan Gelber was elected to the State House of Representatives in 2000, serving as the House Democratic Leader from 2006-2008; and elected to the State Senate in 2008. Prior to elected life, Dan spent nearly a decade as a top federal prosecutor, working on public corruption, narcotics and civil rights cases, and serving as a top deputy in that office. He was then appointed chief counsel and staff director for the United States Senate's investigations committee where he focused on terrorism and domestic security.

Dan has the support of Democrats like Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, former Congressman Jim Davis, every Democratic State Attorney who has endorsed in this race and close to 30 current and former state legislators. Dan has been endorsed by AFSCME Florida Council 79, the Florida Pipe Trades Council, the South Florida Council of Fire Fighters, Equality Florida and many other organizations.

Dan is an AV rated attorney and listed in various peer review publications including Best Lawyers in America and Florida's Legal Elite. He and his wife Joan Silverstein, a career prosecutor, make their home in Miami Beach with their three children. For more information about Dan Gelber, please visit www.dangelber.com.