Police, Firefighters Endorse Hallman
State Fraternal Order of Police, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona Support Mayor's Re-Election
TEMPE, AZ, September 28, 2007 - Red lights and blue lights may help create a green light for Mayor Hugh Hallman's re-election campaign in Tempe. Mayor Hallman's lifelong support of public safety has led to endorsements by Arizona's largest fire and police organizations.
The Arizona State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, along with Tempe Lodge 11 Fraternal Order of Police, announced their endorsement of Hallman earlier this month. The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, with nearly 7,000 members, also gave Hallman its endorsement.
Arizona FOP President Bryan Soller cited Hallman's "proven record of strong leadership and proven experience in dealing with law enforcement" for the organization's endorsement.
"The members of the Fraternal Order of Police firmly believe that you are clearly the best candidate to bring Tempe, Arizona, into a new era and, at the same time, resolve the various issues facing our great state," said Soller, whose organization represents more than 6,500 law enforcement officers in 42 chapters.
PFFA President Tim Hill lauded Hallman's efforts to accommodate growth while maintaining and improving the quality of life for Tempe residents.
"The Professional Fire Fighters are especially pleased that your efforts to keep the residents and visitors of Tempe safe with your focus on providing the tools necessary for Fire Fighters and police officers to provide the highest levels of service possible," Hill said.
Hallman said he was humbled and gratified by the strong show of support from the men and women who risk their lives on the front lines of public safety to keep Tempe safe and secure. Tax revenues have surged in Tempe in recent years, turning budget deficits into surpluses. Those revenues have been directed back into neighborhoods and public safety.
"This is an important validation of our efforts to put more policeHallman said.
officers on the street and to improve the resources and response times of our
first responders,"
"This effort is far from over, however, and I will continue to make
these positive improvements to public safety for as long as I am mayor."
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