| Local 27 PAC Candidate Endorsements |
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After a detailed process that includes a candidate questionnaire, in person interviews, and a recommendation from the Local 27 PAC Committee, the following candidates have received Local 27’s endorsement. These candidates have demonstrated a superior understanding and support for issues important to Seattle Fire Fighters such as LEOFF 2 reform and prioritizing public safety . The process of candidate endorsement is more than just showing public support for candidates. The candidate interview process allows us to touch base with our friends and make new ones. It also allows us to ensure that candidates understand our issues and explain what is important to us. Since candidates are coming to us and asking for our endorsement, we have their undivided attention. The candidate endorsement process is another great way that we make our issues known to our elected officials.
Local 27 supports our members right to vote based on their own personal values and criteria. We will not tell anyone how to vote. We will only offer information. Here is a list of those candidates who, based on Local 27’s Political Endorsement process, excel in their support of fire fighters, our families, and the service we provide. For information about any of the candidates listed here, please call Local 27 at (206) 285-1271.
Please click on the name of each candidate to go to the candidate's website. * indicates incumbent. Statewide Governor – Christine Gregoire (D)* - Publicly supports LEOFF 2 improvements; Supported Alternate Revenue Bill to provide funding for LEOFF 2; Supported Presumptive Legislation; Supports Collective Bargaining; Signed a bill to ensure time-loss and medical benefits during employer appeals; Has a strong friendship with Washington State Fire Fighters Attorney General – Rob McKenna (R)* - Has open door policy for fire fighters; Has always been responsive to our requests for assistance; Has a strong friendship with Seattle Fire Fighters; Previously endorsed. -Current legislator running for a statewide office; Friend of Seattle Fire Fighters; Sound fiscal credentials and desire to protect LEOFF pension funding; Previously endorsed.
Legislative – Senate - Supported important LEOFF 2 legislation last year and helped pass it. -Valued supporter of Fire Fighter issues in the State Senate; Previously endorsed.
Legislative – House -Voted for legislation providing additional funding for LEOFF 2. -A Clallam County Fire District Fire Fighter. Another one of us in Olympia; Previously endorsed. - Open seat, formerly held by Helen Summers; Works with companies that provide first responder communications technology; Skills to be an effective legislator. - Speaker of the House; Great friend of fire fighters; Supported important LEOFF 2 legislation last year and helped pass it; Previously endorsed. -Voted for legislation providing additional funding for LEOFF 2; Previously endorsed. -Voted for legislation providing additional funding for LEOFF 2; Previously endorsed. -This is an important open seat; Scott showed us a strong understanding of the public safety and pension issues; Has interest and experience to participate in fiscal capacity. - Firefighter in the Kent Fire Department. Ardent advocate for fire fighters; Extremely valuable to have one of our own in Olympia; Previously endorsed.
U.S. Congress -Jay Inslee has been a strong advocate for fire fighter issues in Congress. - As a former first responder he understands our issues including LEOFF2 and safety; Good friend to Seattle Fire Fighters; He has also been with us on key labor votes; Co-Sponsor of National Collective Bargaining Legislation; Previously endorsed.
Judicial Bruce Heller, King County Superior Court* Endorsed by our brothers in Blue, the Seattle Police Officers Guild. |
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