Just read on an Anaheim political blog that Anaheim City Council candidate Jose F. Moreno (1)was denied the COPE endorsement. If this is true, this is a major setback given the enormous resources that a COPE endorsement offers it candidates. I am very surprised. There are tens of thousands of union households in the city of Anaheim that would be reached on the behalf of an endorsed Anaheim city council candidate. Heres an except from Anaheimblog.net, At yesterday’s meeting of the OC Labor Federation’s COPE committee, a “no endorsement” recommendation was adopted regarding Jose F. Moreno’s council candidacy (maybe being a Democrat longer than a couple of weeks is necessary). According to sources, the building trades and police and fire unions played a key role in securing the “no endorsement” position, and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) – which represents the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association — abstained. At the OC labor.org website here are the factors they look for in local candidates. The Orange County Labor Federation endorses candidates who will stand strong with Orange County working families to make sure the interests of workers are protected, enact policies that provide opportunities for all and defend those without a voice. We endorse candidates who support workers in their efforts for respect and dignity at work that includes good family-supporting jobs, quality education for our children, health care and a good quality of life for retirement. Full Disclosure: Im a candidate for Anaheim City Council but will appear on the ballot as Jose Moreno (2)
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:28:01 +0000
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