FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2022
Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
lisa@lgcampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433
California Professional Firefighters Endorse Melissa Hurtado for State Senate
Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado’s campaign for re-election to the newly re-drawn State Senate District 16 announced the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters.
Brian K. Rice, President, California Professional Firefighters said: “Senator Melissa Hurtado has been one of the strongest champions for firefighters and the public safety professionals who work hard to keep our families and homes safe. Senator Hurtado has delivered critically needed funding to ensure firefighters have the training and protective equipment they need to keep themselves and the public safe. The California Professional Firefighters are proud to stand with Senator Hurtado for another term in the State Senate.”
The California Professional Firefighters is the officially chartered state council for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which represents more than 298,000 front line firefighters nationally.
Senator Melissa Hurtado said: “What an incredible honor to receive the support of the California Professional Firefighters, who represent the frontline heroes keeping our communities safe. I am looking forward to another term in the State Senate and delivering even more for all Californians.”
CPF’s endorsement comes fresh on the heels of the California Nurses Association throwing their early support behind Senator Hurtado’s re-election campaign. First elected in 2018, Senator Hurtado is running for re-election in the newly re-drawn 16th State Senate District, which includes 16 includes portions of Fresno, Kern and Tulare Counties and all of Kings County and the cities of Bakersfield, Delano, Kingsburg, Arvin, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Lemoore, Dinuba, Farmersville, Lindsay, Porterville, Traver, Tulare, Visalia and Woodlake.
The Primary election will be held on June 7, 2022.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2022
Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
lisa@lgcampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433
California Nurses Association Endorses Melissa Hurtado for State Senate
Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado’s campaign for re-election to the newly re-drawn State Senate District 16 announced the endorsement of the California Nurses Association.
Sandy Reding, Co-President, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, said: “Senator Melissa Hurtado is the clear choice to continue representing Central Valley families in the Senate. Senator Hurtado has been a champion for rural, historically underserved areas, and CNA looks forward to continuing to work with her as we deliver even more for California’s families. We are proud to stand with Senator Melissa Hurtado for re-election to the State Senate.”
For over 100 years, the California Nurses Association (CNA) has represented thousands of registered nurses across California. CNA is also a founding member of the 150,000-member National Nurses United, the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history.
Senator Melissa Hurtado said: “I am honored to have the support of the California Nurses Association, which represents the selfless frontline healthcare workers who have always stepped up for the health of all Californians. I am looking forward to another term in the State Senate where I will continue fighting for the Valley to get its fair share so that all families can thrive.”
First elected in 2018, Senator Hurtado is running for re-election in the newly re-drawn 16th State Senate District, which includes 16 includes portions of Fresno, Kern and Tulare Counties and all of Kings County and the cities of Bakersfield, Delano, Kingsburg, Arvin, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Lemoore, Dinuba, Farmersville, Lindsay, Porterville, Traver, Tulare, Visalia and Woodlake.
The Primary election will be held on June 7, 2022.
