The San Angelo Firefighters Association PAC has announced their endorsements of candidates for the May 7 City Council Elections.
They have chosen to back Harry Thomas, running for Single Member District 3, Trinidad Aguirre, running for SMD 1, and incumbent SMD 5 Councilwoman Liz Grindstaff.
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Above: Trinidad Aguirre surrounded by members of the San Angelo Fire Fighters Association. (Contributed/McLaughlin Advertising)
Fred Barnett, President, Local 886, International Association of Fire Fighters explained:
“After thoughtful consideration, we are proud to endorse incumbent Elizabeth Grindstaff for San Angelo City Council, SMD 5. We have witnessed her tireless work in listening to not only her district constituents, but citizens throughout the city. Her background and experience provide a unique perspective to the council and insight into difficult issues. We appreciate her willingness to LISTEN to our concerns. As an organization, we don’t expect council members to always agree with us, but we do expect and appreciate consideration. Elizabeth is considerate, hardworking, forthright, and passionate about San Angelo’s future. Please join us in supporting her for city council.
"The firefighters have had a relationship with Trinidad Aguirre for several years. Our endorsement of him speaks to his character and tenacity to continually pursue affecting positive change for San Angelo, its citizens, and its employees. We are confident that he understands our issues and is willing to work with us to provide the best possible services to the citizens.
"As for Harry Thomas, his background in military communications and electronics, along with his experiences with Goodyear, traversing a full gambit of positions there, leads us to believe that he will bring a productive perspective to the council. We have paid attention to his comments before the council over the last few years, and know that he presents well. More importantly, we have come to realize the he LISTENS even better. Harry is very knowledgeable about our issues, and as an association, that is what excites us the most."
The association said it will provide financial contributions and volunteer hours to the campaigns.
The San Angelo Fire Fighters Association was formed in 1938, and has been advocating for better wages, benefits and working conditions for the last 76 years. They are part of a much larger voice, belonging to both the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Political action by both these groups has resulted in the passage of both state and federal laws that protect the safety and rights of firefighters across the nation. We have decided to follow their lead and become more politically active to earn the support and respect of the candidates that make the decisions that affect our livelihood.
The local PAC was founded in 2005 and endorsed its first candidates in 2006. There are over 160 personnel within the San Angelo Fire Department.
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