PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Contact: John Park
(407) 383-5205

POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (PBA) ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND JUDICIAL LEADERS

Orlando, FL July 7, 2010– The Central Florida Police Benevolent Association (CFPBA) and Florida Police Benevolent Association (FPBA) announced today its endorsement of the following candidates for the respective government and judicial positions they are seeking.

“We are proud to endorse the following candidates who will provide leadership that carefully listens and responds to the needs of their communities and the public safety officials who protect and serve these communities. We are confident that these candidates will instill “unity, trust and responsible action” thereby properly addressing key quality of life issues”, said John Park, President of the Central Florida PBA.

Florida Senate

Alan Hays Dist-20 Senate

Florida House of Representatives

Larry Metz Dist-25 House
Dean Cannon Dist-35 House
Scott Randolph Dist-36 House
Brian Nelson Dist-38 House
Eric Eisnaugle Dist-40 House
Steve Precourt Dist-41 House
Darren Soto Dist-49 House
Mike Horner Dist-79 House

Orange County Commissioner

Fred Brummer Dist-2 Orange Co Comm
Mayra Uribe Dist-4 Orange Co Comm
Ted Edwards Dist-5 Orange Co Comm
Tiffany Moore Russell Dist-6 Orange Co Comm

Lake County Commissioner

Sean Parks Dist-2 Lake Co Comm
Leslie Campione Dist-4 Lake Co Comm

Orange County Mayor

Bill Segal OC Mayor

Circuit Judge

Rand Wallis Dist-9 Cir. Judge

United States Congress

Sandy Adams Dist-24 U.S. Congress

The PBA endorsement is one of the most difficult endorsements for a candidate to receive and one of the most highly sought after because of the strength and prestige associated with it.

The PBA’s mission is to enhance and protect the best interests of the law enforcement community while promoting professionalism. The Florida PBA represents more than 36,000 law enforcement officers and their families throughout Florida.