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Press Release: SHEEHEY ENDORSED BY LOS ALAMOS FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, IAFF LOCAL 3279

Pete Sheehey, candidate for Los Alamos County Council

August 31, 2012

I was honored today to be endorsed in my candidacy for County Council by the Los Alamos Firefighters' Association, IAFF Local 3279. These men and women earned the respect of everyone in Los Alamos with their heroic efforts fighting the Cerro Grande and Las Conchas fires, and they continue to earn our respect every day. I spent many years in my career at the Lab doing emergency response, so I understand the special commitment that public safety employees make. The recent contract between Los Alamos County and the firefighters was negotiated with mutual respect and appreciation. As a Los Alamos County Councilor, I will support continued fair negotiations that will give our firefighters the pay and benefits they deserve. If we continue to negotiate in a fair and respectful way, we can find win-win solutions. Thank you to IAFF Local 3279 for their important work, and for the confidence they have expressed in me.