Firefighters endorse Mark LaFontaine

Wed, Jul 16th 2008, 14:07

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Denis Dison (202) 842-7308, denis.dison@victoryfund.org

Florida House candidate Mark LaFontaine has received the endorsement of the Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters and the Florida Professional Firefighters for the vacant seat in District 92. 

The Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters represents all 12 affiliated locals of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which consists of over 2,600 dedicated men and women serving the residents of Broward County.  The Florida Professional Firefighters represents 23,000 firefighters and emergency services personnel in 175 cities, counties and special districts across Florida.

“As a Coast Guard veteran, I understand the danger these courageous first responders face every day.  I’m honored to accept their endorsement,” LaFontaine said.  “I will work with them in mind when I’m in Tallahassee representing the people of District 92.”

In addition to the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters and the Florida Professional Firefighters, LaFontaine has been endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund; Equality Florida; US Rep. Barney Frank, chair of the House Financial Services Committee; and Florida Rep. Kelly Skidmore, as well as a host of Broward’s other leaders.

Owner of a successful accounting practice based in Oakland Park, LaFontaine is a board member of Oakland Park Main Street, which is guiding that city’s development, and also has been a member of the Fort Lauderdale Audit Advisory Board, which oversees the city’s finances.  He promises to help bring fiscal accountability to Tallahassee and to continue reforms of property taxes and insurance.

Florida House District 92 includes parts of Deerfield Beach, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lazy Lake, Poinsettia Heights, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, Victoria Park and Wilton Manors.