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RandySF

(77,751 posts)
Sun Apr 16, 2023, 04:39 PM Apr 2023

Philly Mayoral Race: FOP Endorses Brown, Clarke Endorses Parker

Two Philadelphia mayoral candidates earned major endorsements on Thursday nearly a month before the primary.

The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 announced their endorsement of Jeff Brown for mayor.

“Our brave men and women who risk their lives each and every day to protect our city deserve a Mayor that has their backs and support. Jeff Brown promises to work collaboratively with the Philadelphia police department to address violent crime in our great city and hire the necessary officers to get the job done,” FOP President John McNesby wrote. “Brown will also work tirelessly for livable wages and benefits for our rank-and-file police officers and first responders.”

McNesby credited Brown with pledging more funding for police recruitment, equipment and training across their specialized units.



https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/philly-mayoral-race-fop-endorses-brown-clarke-endorses-parker/3545295/

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Philly Mayoral Race: FOP Endorses Brown, Clarke Endorses Parker (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2023 OP
Not a fan of Brown as a politician. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 2023 #1
Watching from the West Coast, I like Rhynhart and Gym. RandySF Apr 2023 #2

BlueTsunami2018

(4,647 posts)
1. Not a fan of Brown as a politician.
Sun Apr 16, 2023, 04:57 PM
Apr 2023

He's fine in his private sector endeavors but he just doesn't know anything about how government works. He was exposed badly in his interview with former Mayor Nutter, had some awkward moments, and that's being generous, on the debate stage and is in trouble for campaign violations. The FOP endorsement guarantees that I will not be voting for him. It's an unserious choice in a deadly serious race.

I've narrowed my selection down to either Rebecca Rhynhart or Cherelle Parker.

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