Professional Firefighter Associations Back Pete Aguilar for Congress
(San Bernardino, CA) â Pete Aguilar, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Californiaâs 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 organizationâs endorsement, Mike McCliman, President of the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Association wrote: âAs 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 âgood choiceâ for Congress, but the âright choiceâ.â
âI am honored to have the backing of the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep our communities safe,â said Aguilar. âAs a member of Congress, Iâll make sure our public safety employees have the support they need to continue to do their jobs well.â
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 cityâs economy, created jobs and strengthened vital services. He has balanced the cityâs budget for four consecutive years, turning its multi-million dollar deficit into a surplus and improving the cityâs credit rating.
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