Public Safety Unions Support

[Excerpted from SBN-P, 3/7/2005]:

... Mrs. Blum is confident going into the election. She said she believes the police will endorse her again, even if they are a little peeved right now.

The police and fire unions' endorsements are significant because the two groups spend money to campaign for their candidates. The people who win spots on the council are typically endorsed by public safety unions, although Das Williams broke the mold two years when he snagged second place in the council race without their endorsements.

"If the police decide to put a candidate against me, I don't see that as a big threat," Mrs. Blum said.

"I'd be surprised if they tried to put up a candidate against me. I have worked hard and I think I've done a good job."


Mrs. Blum hopes to smooth everything over. She is already seeking endorsements from various community groups.

"I am very excited," she said. "I love the job."


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