Yonkers Unions Endorse Councilman Dennis Shepherd
YONKERS, NY – October 31, 2013 -- Yonkers unions endorsed Yonkers City Councilman Dennis Shepherd today on the steps of Yonkers City Hall.
Councilman Dennis Shepherd received the endorsements of the following unions:
Yonkers Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Captain Lieutenants Sergeants Association (CLSA), Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 (IAFF Local 628), Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA), Teamsters Local 456 (Local 456), Service Employees International Union Local 704 (SEIU Local 704).
Councilman Shepherd said, “I am very proud to stand here today being endorsed for reelection by both police unions (PBA and CLSA), both fire unions (IAFF Local 628 and UFOA), Teamsters 456 and SEIU 704. “ “Providing a safe and secure environment, clean streets and parks, and insuring our City runs smoothly is what these city workers do best”, said Councilman Shepherd.
Det. Keith Olson, president of the PBA stated, “The men and women of the Yonkers PBA are proud to announce our endorsement of Dennis Shepherd for Yonkers City Council’s 4th District. Dennis has shown that public safety is one of his top priorities and he has the experience to help move Yonkers forward.”
“Dennis Shepherd has been a vocal proponent for our police department and has insured that public safety is number one” said Lt. Tom Phelan, president of CLSA. “That is why the Police Department Captain’s, Lieutenant’s and Sergeant’s Association is proud to endorse Dennis Shepherd for re-election to City Council in the 4th District,” said Lt. Phelan
Local 628 President Barry McGoey said, “The Yonkers Firefighters of I.A.F.F. Local 628 enthusiastically endorse Dennis Shepherd for re-election to the Yonkers City Council, representing the thousands of residents of the 4th City Council District stated “Councilman Dennis Shepherd has worked tirelessly for the residents of the 4th District over the past four years and has earned another term on the Yonkers City Council. No matter where you go in the 4th District, it seems like Councilman Dennis Shepherd is there – and probably most importantly - he is talking to and listening to his constituents. Councilman Dennis Shepherd is a man of the people and always puts the peoples’ interests above all else. We look forward to continuing to work with Councilman Dennis Shepherd in protecting and safeguarding the people of the 4th District.”
John Halpin, president of UFOA stated Councilman Shepherd possesses a unique combination of professionalism and approachability, which makes him a perfect fit to represent the people of the fourth District. Dennis has the ability to make you feel like no issue is too big or too small to be brought before him. It is because of his outstanding ability to communicate and listen, that I’m pleased to announce the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association will be supporting and endorsing Councilman Shepherd to represent the people of the fourth district on the Yonkers City Council.
“Dennis Shepherd has understood and recognized the concerns and issues facing our members and the City of Yonkers. We stand here today endorsing Dennis Shepherd for reelection as Yonkers City Councilman in the 4th Council District” said Robert Roberge, president of Teamsters Local 456.
Dominick Saverese, president of SEIU 704 stated, “ SEIU 704 is proud to endorse Dennis Shepherd as Councilman for the 4th District. Dennis has shown he has the experience and understanding during the last fours years to address the issues facing our City.”
Dennis Shepherd commented, “I am grateful for the support shown here today and look forward to working with all of our city’s workers to make Yonkers the best it can be. I look forward to working with them to address our City’s concerns”.
Dennis Shepherd has the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party ballot lines in the Tuesday, November 5, 2013 election.
Did anyone see channel 12 news where this absentee councilman was caught on camera stealing his opponents campaign signs and stuffing them in his trunk?
Can you imagine what he does when people arent watching!!!!!
How can we vote for someone as dishonest as this guy.
The 4th district needs new blood and a new direction!!!!!!
Im voting for Tim Theotakatos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: anonomous | November 05, 2013 at 06:57
Yonkers is going down the hill thanks to the representatives we have. Let's start with the Mayor. All we see are pictures. He is so dirty that even water can clean him up. They are the RATS without tails!!!! Thankfully is only one term and he and his cronies will be GONE.
The Spanos and his cronies dirt will make a mount of you know what....Mike and Vinnie the fed are coming for you!!!!
Posted by: Down the Hill | November 01, 2013 at 21:59
Here we go an republican talking lower taxes yet increasing them like a dem. The political system is really sickening. Really.
Apart from the fact that endorsements should be illegal, the fact is that the unions are only looking for money, just like the politicians.
As for shepherd, you can keep him.
Posted by: lol | November 01, 2013 at 21:23
Yonkers is in good hands you slim balls.. It survived that PUTZ Amicone.
Posted by: Gus | November 01, 2013 at 12:49
meanwhile this guy sat and rubber stamped every budget in front of him regardless of no money set aside for for contracts. what a joke
Posted by: nonsense | October 31, 2013 at 17:13
He doesn't even live in Yonkers. He lives in Yankeez. Wherever the hell that is.
Posted by: Tell me this is just a bad dream | October 31, 2013 at 14:40
Does anyone recall anything this person has done in office to date? Remember seeing him in many picture ops and that was the way of Lesnick!
Posted by: howdo | October 31, 2013 at 14:18
Who cares.....yonkers is the way of Mt Vermon. Look who is running and it's very telling. Down and out and fall away.
Posted by: anyway | October 31, 2013 at 14:15