Supervisor Keith Carson endorses John Bauters in Alameda District 5 election

Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson announced his endorsement of John Bauters on Thursday, putting his stamp on the race to replace him after a 32-year tenure.

Carson’s support is considered one of the most valuable endorsements in the District 5 race between Bauters, an Emeryville city council member, and his opponent Nikki Fortunado Bas, an Oakland city council member. Carson was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1992.

In his endorsement, Carson asserted...