Professional Firefighter Associations Back Pete Aguilar for Congress

Professional Firefighter Associations Back Pete Aguilar for Congress

(San Bernardino, CA) – Pete Aguilar, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California’s 31st district, has been endorsed by three San Bernardino County firefighters associations, his campaign announced today:

• San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Association (Local 935)
• Rancho Cucamonga Professional Firefighters Association (Local 2274)
• Redlands Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1354)

In a letter announcing his organization’s endorsement, Mike McCliman, President of the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Association wrote: “As the youngest mayor in the history of the City of Redlands, Pete Aguilar turned a budget deficit into a surplus. It is that tenacity and vision, coupled with the ability to bring people to the discussion table that makes him not simply a ‘good choice’ for Congress, but the ‘right choice’.”

“I am honored to have the backing of the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep our communities safe,” said Aguilar. “As a member of Congress, I’ll make sure our public safety employees have the support they need to continue to do their jobs well.”

Pete Aguilar is a small business owner and Mayor of Redlands. He is a strong advocate for economic growth and fairness in the Inland Empire, a leader who has reached across party lines to serve the best interests of middle-class families.

As Mayor of Redlands, Aguilar has forged commonsense solutions that have improved the city’s economy, created jobs and strengthened vital services. He has balanced the city’s budget for four consecutive years, turning its multi-million dollar deficit into a surplus and improving the city’s credit rating.

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