Missouri Firefighters Endorse Jay Nixon for Governor

Firefighters, Police Officers and Other First Responders Supporting Jay Nixon for Governor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Today, the members of the Missouri State Council of Firefighters officially announced their endorsement of Jay Nixon for Governor.  The firefighters cited Attorney General Nixon's long-standing support for the public safety community as the key reason for their endorsement.
 
Members of the Missouri State Council of Firefighters joined with the Missouri State Fraternal Order of Police and other first responders to announce their endorsement this afternoon in Kansas City.  The State FOP endorsed Attorney General Nixon earlier this year.
 
"When firefighters put our lives on the line to keep Missourians safe, we need to know that our Governor will stand with us and support our work," said Sherwood Smith, president of the Missouri State Council of Firefighters.  "Over the years, Jay Nixon has always been there for us.  He's been a firm supporter of firefighters and all those who work in public safety.  Jay has pushed for legislation to help us do our jobs, and he's earned our trust and respect.  For firefighters and everyone concerned about public safety, the choice for Governor is clear.  Jay Nixon will bring about the change we need."
 
Jay Nixon, who was first elected Attorney General in 1992, has received the endorsement of numerous law enforcement agencies and leaders.  Earlier this year, both the Missouri State Fraternal Order of Police and the St. Louis Police Officers Association endorsed his candidacy for Governor.  These organizations endorsed Matt Blunt for Governor in 2004.  Last week, Lt. Colonel Ron Neubauer (U.S. Marine Corps, Ret.), the former police chief of St. Peters, Mo., also endorsed Jay Nixon.