Firefighters Union Endorses Tim Keller in Senate 17 Race

Tim Keller has received the endorsement of the Albuquerque Area Firefighters Union IAFF Local 244 in his run in the Democratic Primary for State Senate in District 17.

"We are proud to endorse newcomer Tim Keller for State Senate," said Diego Arencon, President of the Firefighters Union. "Tim will fight to get the resources firefighters need so we can do our jobs better. He's the sort of strong champion we need."

"I'm proud to receive this important endorsement," said Keller. "Our firefighters are our first responders and everyday they work to make us safe."

The union pointed to Tim's strong commitment to stand with the firefighters. Tim will:

--Help to pass "presumptive disability" legislation so that our fire fighters receive workers' compensation and disability retirement for cancers, cardiovascular and infectious diseases that are job related. New Mexico is one of nine states in the country that does not offer such protections for our fire fighters. Tim will fight to change that.

"Every day firefighters risk their lives to serve the public. We must honor their service and make sure they get they get the healthcare coverage they deserve," Tim said.

--Stand strong so that our fire fighters continue to enjoy collective bargaining rights.

Tim Keller, a progressive Democrat from Albuquerque, is a business consultant and spends much of his time volunteering on the boards of several non-profit groups that foster economic opportunities in the Southeast Heights and around the New Mexico. He is active in the Democrat Party, serving as Ward Chair and the Bernalillo County Parliamentarian.

Tim is challenging Shannon Robinson for the District 17 State Senate seat in the SE Heights, Albuquerque. Keller has been endorsed by DFA-Democracy for New Mexico and Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM). You're encouraged to volunteer and/or donate to his campaign.

More can be found about Tim Keller at his website www.timkellerfornewmexico.com. Tim can be reached at tk@timkellerfornewmexico.com

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