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| ENDORSERS |
Professional Firefighters of Arizona
"The Professional Firefighters of Arizona are proud to endorse Michael Nowakowski for Phoenix City Council...He
is dedicated to first responders and Professional Fire Fighters want him fighting for their issues at City Hall.”
-Bryan Jefferies, Executive VP
"Michael holds a deep respect for the work we do, and always takes the lead when a public safety issue arises in
his community, that’s why he was named one of only two Honorary Hispanic Firefighters in Arizona history. As a
Bombero, I am proud to support Michael Nowakowski in his run for City Council because I know that he will stand
up for us and the issues we care about.”
-Daniel Valenzuela, Member of PFFA
Arizona Police Association
"Arizona Police support Michael Nowakowski because he will protect our neighborhoods and enforce the law. As
a member of a Police Chief's Advisory Board for 16 years, and a founding member of the Mayor's Anti-Graffiti
task force, he understands the need for strong law enforcement."
-Joe Shelley, President
AZCOPS - The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs
Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona
"Michael understands the issues that Public Safety Employees face, and he will make Phoenix a safe environment
for First Responders to do our work."
-Andy Swann, President
Deputies Law Enforcement Association
Family of Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez
"When he was alive, my husband saw great potential in Michael, and Cesar would be proud to see the man that
he is today.”
-Helen Chavez, Widow of Cesar (Arizona Republic 02/14/07)
"My father recognized his ability to lead when Michael was a young man at Arizona State University, and now we
recognize that he is the only candidate in this race who embodies my father’s vision of what a public servant
should be. It is with great pride that we endorse him.”
-Paul Chavez, Son of Cesar / Chairman of the NFWSC Board
"He is an effective businessman who follows in the footsteps of my father by making his business decisions
compassionately and from the heart... He is truly a leader in Phoenix, and my father, Cesar E. Chavez, would be
proud to stand beside him today.”
-Anthony Chavez, Son of Cesar / VP of Communications for NFWSC
United Food and Commercial Workers
"I know that your work in the community...will be invaluable to the hopes and concerns of the people of District 7"
-James McLaughlin, UFCW 99 President
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
The Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter
State Senator Ken Cheuvront
"Michael has proven his commitment to our historic neighborhoods by serving as the Co-Chair of the Historic
Bond Election."
City Councilman Michael Johnson
"Michael is a candidate for District 7 who will make it his primary goal to take gangs out of Phoenix's
neighborhoods and to eliminate graffiti in our city."
City Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten
"The Professional Firefighters of Arizona are proud to endorse Michael Nowakowski for Phoenix City Council...He
is dedicated to first responders and Professional Fire Fighters want him fighting for their issues at City Hall.”
-Bryan Jefferies, Executive VP
"Michael holds a deep respect for the work we do, and always takes the lead when a public safety issue arises in
his community, that’s why he was named one of only two Honorary Hispanic Firefighters in Arizona history. As a
Bombero, I am proud to support Michael Nowakowski in his run for City Council because I know that he will stand
up for us and the issues we care about.”
-Daniel Valenzuela, Member of PFFA
Arizona Police Association
"Arizona Police support Michael Nowakowski because he will protect our neighborhoods and enforce the law. As
a member of a Police Chief's Advisory Board for 16 years, and a founding member of the Mayor's Anti-Graffiti
task force, he understands the need for strong law enforcement."
-Joe Shelley, President
AZCOPS - The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs
Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona
"Michael understands the issues that Public Safety Employees face, and he will make Phoenix a safe environment
for First Responders to do our work."
-Andy Swann, President
Deputies Law Enforcement Association
Family of Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez
"When he was alive, my husband saw great potential in Michael, and Cesar would be proud to see the man that
he is today.”
-Helen Chavez, Widow of Cesar (Arizona Republic 02/14/07)
"My father recognized his ability to lead when Michael was a young man at Arizona State University, and now we
recognize that he is the only candidate in this race who embodies my father’s vision of what a public servant
should be. It is with great pride that we endorse him.”
-Paul Chavez, Son of Cesar / Chairman of the NFWSC Board
"He is an effective businessman who follows in the footsteps of my father by making his business decisions
compassionately and from the heart... He is truly a leader in Phoenix, and my father, Cesar E. Chavez, would be
proud to stand beside him today.”
-Anthony Chavez, Son of Cesar / VP of Communications for NFWSC
United Food and Commercial Workers
"I know that your work in the community...will be invaluable to the hopes and concerns of the people of District 7"
-James McLaughlin, UFCW 99 President
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
The Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter
State Senator Ken Cheuvront
"Michael has proven his commitment to our historic neighborhoods by serving as the Co-Chair of the Historic
Bond Election."
City Councilman Michael Johnson
"Michael is a candidate for District 7 who will make it his primary goal to take gangs out of Phoenix's
neighborhoods and to eliminate graffiti in our city."
City Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten