Broward AFL-CIO supports Sheriff Gregory Tony for re-election

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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“I am honored by their confidence in my leadership and look forward to collaborating to advance fair treatment and better conditions for all who serve our community.”

THE AFL-CIO of Broward County wants the sheriff Gregory Tony to continue to lead the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).

The union throws its support behind Tony as he navigates a four-person primary to secure another term as sheriff.

“As a proven advocate for social and economic justice, Sheriff Tony stands ready to stand up for the needs of working people in Broward County,” said Broward County AFL-CIO President. Andy Madtes said.

“The Broward County AFL-CIO and its members proudly support Sheriff Tony in his bid for re-election for his proven dedication to promoting the rights of all workers. Together, we will continue our mission to foster inclusive communities, ensuring Broward's workforce thrives under his leadership.

Tony is participating in the Democratic primary against Steven Gellerformerly of the Plantation Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE); David Howard, former chief of the Pembroke Park Police Department; And Al Pollocka former colonel in the Broward Sheriff's Office.

“I am deeply grateful for the support of the Broward County AFL-CIO, an organization committed to tirelessly defending our workforce,” Tony said in a prepared statement Thursday regarding that support.

“Their commitment to fair wages and better working conditions is essential to Broward families and residents. I am honored by their confidence in my leadership and look forward to collaborating to advance fair treatment and better conditions for all who serve our community.

Independent candidate Charles Edward Whatley also qualified in the race. But the winner of the Democratic nomination on Aug. 20 in deep-blue Broward County is almost certain to win in November.

In 2020, Pollock lost to Tony in a closely watched primary. Tony that year pushed away the old sheriff Scott Israelas well as a businessman Willie Jones and former BSO deputies Andrew Smalling And Santiago Vazquez Jr.as Tony faced a series of controversies over his past.

After walking the busy Primary field in 2020, Tony easily re-elected in November of that year.

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