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OVER 65 ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 ENDORSES DEMOCRAT JIM KING FOR MAYOR
April 13, 2010
In an unprecedented move in the Louisville Mayor’s race, over 65 locally elected officials and community leaders from Metro Council District 10 have endorsed Democrat Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. District 10 is Councilman King’s home district where he has served as Metro Councilman for over five years.
“We are the people who know Jim best. We know his work ethic, strong Democratic values, and his commitment to helping people,” said Liz Martin, a leader and resident of Councilman Kings 10th District. Endorsements included are from former Alderman of the 4th Ward and Councilman from the 10th District, Cyril Allgeier and his wife, Mary, former Alderman from the 5th Ward and Board of Alderman President Steve Magre, and unofficial “Mayor” of Schnitzelburg George Hauck. Additionally, Mayor of Audubon Park, Mike Scalise, Mayor of the City of Watterson Park, Norm Liebert and Mayor of West Buechel, Sharon Fowler have all endorsed King’s candidacy for Mayor of Louisville.
“Working as a partner with the District 10 community has been one of my greatest personal and professional achievements,” commented Councilman King. “To know that citizens and leaders are able work together to build bridges for positive, neighborhood-based enhancement is monumental to me. It is one of the main reasons why I made the choice to be a public servant.”...read more
AFSCME LOCAL UNION 2629 ENDORSES DEMOCRAT JIM KING FOR MAYOR
Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local Union 2629 proudly endorsed Democrat Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. The union represents over 1,000 hard working Metro Government employees in departments such as Public Works, Facilities, Health and the Zoo. "
Our union members have long been impressed with Councilman King's efforts to provide a quality workplace and a fair and equitable wage for Metro employees," said Greg Frazier, President of AFSCME Local 2629. "Jim's willingness to provide an environment where all employees have an equal voice will go far toward ensuring a better work environment."
"To have public employees stand with me in my campaign for Mayor of Louisville means a lot," said Councilman Jim King. "These hard working men and women of AFSCME trust me to continue supporting fairness and security in the work place, and that's exactly what I plan on doing."...read more
IRON WORKERS UNION ENDORSES DEMOCRAT JIM KING FOR MAYOR
Today, the Iron Wokers Local Union #70 proudly endorsed Democrat Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. The union represents over 750 active and retired Iron Worker members.
In response to the endorsement, Councilman King commented, "I am grateful to the thousands of members of our local unions that have decided to stand with me in this race for Mayor and most recently the Iron Workers. I'll work every day to ensure they have a seat at the table to better our community."
"I believe that Councilman King's efforts on the Metro Council to ensure a prevailing wage for our working men and woman and his support of Louisville Jobs for Louisville Workers has helped convince many labor unions to support his campaign for Mayor," said Jonathan Hurst, Campaign Manager for Jim King for Mayor...read more
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