Heiner Receives FOP Endorsement

4/26/2010

Wednesday, the state's largest Fraternal Order of Police, River City Lodge 614, voted to endorse Councilman Hal Heiner in the Louisville Republican Primary for Mayor. The River City FOP represents over 2,000 sworn and retired officers. "I am humbled and honored to receive what I view as the most important endorsement in this mayoral race," stated Councilman Heiner. "These officers operate on the front lines and put their lives in danger to keep us all safe, for that I am grateful. I look forward to working alongside Metro Police to pursue even higher goals for safety in our community within a close relationship of respect between the Mayor's office and our officers."

FOP President Sgt. Dave Mutchler issued the following statement in support of Heiner. "Councilman Heiner is a veteran public servant with the experience and qualifications necessary to effectively lead and manage our city. He is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our community and those issues important to the members of the River City FOP, who are charged with protecting our great citizens."

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