BOCA RATON — Business Leaders United for Boca Raton (BLU-PAC), the political arm of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560 Inc. and the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 has announced the joint endorsement of Mayor Susan Whelchel, Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie and Councilman Michael Mullaugh for the 2011 Boca Raton City Council elections.
From left are BLU-PAC Chairman Charles Shane, Boca Raton Councilman Michael Mullaugh, Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, Mayor Susan Whelchel, Kelly Shiflet of Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35, John Luca of Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560, Inc., and Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Troy M. McLellan.
“These incumbents have a proven track record of supporting economic development and fostering a business-friendly environment in Boca Raton.” said Charles Shane, BLU-PAC chairman, “We, in partnership with the Fire and Police Unions, fully support Mayor Whelchel, Deputy Mayor Haynie and Councilman Mullaugh as they embark on another term.”
BLU-PAC was joined by Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560, Inc. and the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 at the announcement reception. This event marked the first time that the local business community and fire and police organizations have jointly announced support for candidates in an election season.
“This announcement is historic, as it is the first time that these important local entities have come together to show support for the same candidates,” said Troy M. McLellan, CCE, BLU-PAC Secretary and Treasurer and GBRCC President & CEO. “This joint announcement reflects the consensus that these three candidates are effectively representing the interests of both business and public safety.”
BLU-PAC was created to help the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s members better support state and local candidates who share the community’s views on issues important to local businesses.