… and send the Statesman to the fainting couch in the process. I got even money that says we’ll see a hectoring editorial in the next week bemoaning the “undue influence” these evil unions have over our local elections, and some shit about “holding the line.” What line?
Still, seems a little early to make endorsements, don’tcha think? 12:30 today at City hall; press release below the fold.
PUBLIC SAFETY GROUPS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT IN AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RACES
(AUSTIN) – The Austin Police Association, Austin Firefighters Association, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Employees Association will hold a joint news conference on Tuesday to make a major announcement about their endorsements in the upcoming Austin City Council races.
The three leading public safety groups together represent nearly 2,500 police, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Their joint endorsement of Austin City Council candidates is an historic development and underscores the importance of public safety issues in this election.
12:30 PM
Tuesday, January 22
City Hall Plaza
(or first floor media room in case of rain)Scheduled to speak at the news conference are:* Wuthipong “Tank” Tantaksinanukij, chairman of the Austin Police Association’s political action committee.
* Rob Acker, chairman of the Austin Association of Professional Fire Fighters political action committee
* Keith Bundick, chairman of the Austin-Travis County EMS association’s political action committee.
This article appears in January 18 • 2008.