Both the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 71 and the Pensacola Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 707 have endorsed City Council candidate Mark Taylor for City Council District 6. Here are the quotes from a press release issued by Taylor’s campaign:
Erik Goss, president of FOP Lodge 71: “The men and women of FOP Lodge 71 unanimously approved to endorse Mark Taylor for city councilman. We believe Mark has the character and drive to lead our City forward. Mark has shown time and again that he can be fiscally responsible while looking out for the best interest of the citizens.â€
Jeff Brown, the 1st vice president of the police union: “The FOP is proud to endorse Mark and feels that Mark will support the officers that protect the citizens of Pensacola as a council representative. We are glad to be backing someone that has the best interest of Pensacola in mind and not their own personal agenda.â€
Jose Cobbs, the president of the fire union: “Mark Taylor’s strong desire for public safety for the citizens of Pensacola has convinced us that he is the man for the job. Professional Fire Fighters local 707 endorses Mark Taylor for City Council District 6.â€
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Mark Taylor: “I am honored & humbled that these two outstanding organizations chose me to endorse & support. The character of these members is a testament to the fine folks serving our community. Running against a well-financed incumbent is a difficult process. It is support like this that keeps me pressing forward in this campaign and in the pursuit of a better Pensacola.â€