Politics & Government

CT Professional Firefighters Association Endorses Carfora For Mayor

UPFFA of Connecticut, with 3,000 members, "expressed their wholehearted support" for East Haven mayor's reelection, his campaign announced.

Mayor Joseph A. Carfora's campaign announced that he has received the endorsement of the 3,000-member Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut.
Mayor Joseph A. Carfora's campaign announced that he has received the endorsement of the 3,000-member Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut. (Patch Graphics)

From a news release by the campaign of incumbent Democrat, East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora:

EAST HAVEN, CT — Mayor Joseph A. Carfora proudly announces that he has received the endorsement of the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut.

The UPFFA represents over 3,000 Connecticut Professional Firefighters, including East Haven’s
52 full-time professionals. UPFFA provides not only legislative support but also support for the
health and safety of firefighters.

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This endorsement comes following a unanimous recommendation by the Legislative Committee
and a vote by the Executive Board of the association. In their letter of endorsement, UPFFA of
Connecticut expressed their wholehearted support for Mayor Carfora's candidacy for re-election.

“It is an honor to inform you that following the recommendation of our Legislative Committee,
and a vote by our Executive Board, the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of
Connecticut heartily endorses your candidacy for Mayor of East Haven.”

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UPFFA continued, “We look forward to your successful campaign. Rest assured that we will notify all our members and their families who reside in your district of this endorsement and encourage their active support and vote on Election Day.”

This endorsement is a testament to Mayor Carfora's dedication to the betterment of East Haven
and his support of the vital issues most important to our professional firefighters and their
families.

"We are honored to receive the endorsement of the Uniformed Professional Firefighters
Association of Connecticut," Mayor Joseph Carfora said. "Their support is not only a high honor
and privilege, but also a strong affirmation of our shared vision to public safety and well-being of
our community."

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