Retired Fire Chief Donald ChangHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)
- The Honolulu Fire Department Retirees Association, announced today that the
organization of more than 800 members is endorsing Governor Linda Lingle for
Hawaii's open U.S. Senate seat.
"Governor Lingle has always fought to
protect and support our jobs, our pensions and most importantly our families.
At every level of government where she has served - Maui Councilwoman to Mayor
to Governor - she always kept her promises," said the
organization's president, retired Fire
Chief Donald Chang. "Hawaii needs the experience and determination of
Governor Lingle to serve us well in Washington, especially now when promises
made to seniors and retirees are in jeopardy," Chang added.
"I'm
humbled and honored to be endorsed by the Honolulu Fire Department Retirees
Association, a group of wonderful public servants I deeply respect. These
individuals have dedicated their lives to public safety and it is now our turn
to protect their
livelihood in retirement," said Governor Lingle.
The Honolulu Fire
Department Retirees Association previously endorsed Governor Lingle in her
gubernatorial campaign in 2002 and her re-election campaign in 2006.
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