By Natalie Wardel, The Daily Transcript

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced today its endorsement of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders for re-election in 2008.

NECA spokeswoman Karen Prescott said the endorsement comes from Sanders progress in stabilizing the city's finances, bringing fiscal accountability to San Diego and addressing the need to invest in necessary infrastructure.

"Jerry Sanders has earned the right to finish the job he started. In fact, in light of today's economic challenges, we find it irresponsible to even consider veering off course into unknown territory," Prescott said.

Here's the NECA Press Release re the endorsement...

San Diego National Electrical Contractors Association Endorse Mayor Sanders for Re-Election In 2008

San Diego, CA- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced its endorsement of Mayor Jerry Sanders for re-election in 2008.

Despite being faced with challenges that even he probably didn't anticipate, Mayor Jerry Sanders has served our city and its people well.  We are reminded that the Mayor inherited an infrastructure that was crumbling due to years of neglect as well as a failing credit rating that made it impossible to secure adequate funding for needed upkeep and repairs.  Despite these obstacles, Mayor Sanders has shown true leadership and has made progress in stabilizing the city's finances, bringing fiscal accountability to the City and addressing the need to invest in necessary infrastructure.