Salt Lake City Fire Fighters Back Labor-Friendly Candidate

June 27, 2007 – When Salt Lake City, Utah Mayor Rocky Anderson – a long-time fire fighter supporter – announced he would not be seeking a third term, Salt Lake City Local 1645 looked for a mayoral candidate who would continue Anderson’s commitment to public safety. Local 1645 recently endorsed County Council member Jenny Wilson for mayor.

“In her time on the Salt Lake County Council, Wilson has demonstrated her fire fighter support,” says Jack Tidrow, president of Local 1645. “We have endorsed her because we are confident that she will continue that support and work to uphold the high level of service the Salt Lake Fire Department now delivers.”

“I am very proud of the endorsement by the Salt Lake City Local 1645,” says Wilson. “I value the vote of confidence in my leadership. The safety and security of our city's residents is the fundamental building block of prosperity in Salt Lake City, and I will uphold the standard of excellence already demonstrated by our city's great force."

In addition to her work has a County Council member, Wilson has proven her support for labor while serving as Chief of Staff for former U.S. Representative Bill Orton in Washington, DC, and as one of the 2002 Olympic coordinators.

Local 1645 has committed to donating $7,500, the maximum donation the state allows from one organization, to Wilson’s campaign. Salt Lake City fire fighters also plan to post yard signs, participate in campaign events and go door-to-door to support the campaign.