Dear Editor:

I am writing on behalf of Chelsea Fire Fighters Local 937 to endorse both Paul Murphy (District 1) and Christopher Cataldo (District 2) for the office of Chelsea City Council.

As firefighters our job is to protect and serve the people of the City of Chelsea. As we evaluate the candidates for City Council, we are looking for candidates who we feel have this same dedication to the city.  With the increase in population and high-risk occupancies, the ongoing construction and the increase in violent crimes in the city, we need candidates that will continue to act in the best interest of the public and public safety.  We want our candidates to believe in us and the work we do. These two candidates have demonstrated support of public safety and the men and women who serve and protect our community.

This upcoming election is an important event for the city, one that affects both our citizens and our union members. Both candidates strongly support working families.  We believe they will continue to fight for our members and the families of the City of Chelsea.

Local 937 and the PFFM, representing over 12,000 firefighters in the State of Massachusetts, are proud to endorse Paul Murphy and Christopher Cataldo for the office of Chelsea City Council.

Brian Capistran

President, Local 937

Chelsea Firefighters