MAHER ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF THE ORLAND PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS

MAHER ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF THE ORLAND PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS

Orland Park, Illinois-- Patrick Maher today announced that the Orland Professional Firefighters, Local 2754 has endorsed his candidacy for the Cook County Commissioner in the 17th District. The Orland Professional Firefighters which represent all of the Paramedics and Firefighters for the Orland Fire Protection District, cited Maher's record as President of the OFPD as the reason for their endorsement.

"It is a true honor to receive the Endorsement of the Orland Professional Firefighters today," Maher said. "This group of men and women that I work so closely with and that I respect so deeply have pledged their support for my candidacy and I promise today that I will always work to earn that support while representing them on the Cook County Board of Commissioners."

The Orland Professional Firefighters endorsement comes alongside several endorsements from Civic and Labor organizations including:

• Citizen Action Illinois
• American Federation of State County and Municiple Employees
• Service Employees International Union
• United Auto Workers, Region 4
• Sheet Metal Workers, Local 73
• Sprinkler Fitters, Local 281
• Iron Workers, Local 63
• Boilermakers, Local 1
• Pipe Fitters, Local 597
• Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters


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