Volunteer firefighters don't endorse PTC candidates

Volunteer firefighters

don't endorse PTC candidates

A recent letter from

a union member endorsed a particular candidate for mayor. Many people

may assume that this represents the position of the department or a majority

thereof. Each individual member is free to exercise his or her constitutional

voting rights, just as is every other citizen. However, I believe it is

essential to know that this union member does not represent all members,

not even a majority of the members of the Peachtree City Fire Department

(more than half are volunteers).

The Volunteer Firefighter's

Association is a community and public service organization, as is the

department. The organization and its members exist to serve the community

and its citizens to the best of our ability. An organized labor organization

exists for the benefit of its members.

The Volunteer Firefighter's

Association does not and will not endorse any specific political candidate.

We consider this inappropriate and counterproductive. We will continue

to work through our chief with whomever the voters of Peachtree City elect

as mayor and council members.

The previous letter

writer actually lives in Sharpsburg, and to the best of my knowledge those

career members who have chosen to join his organization also live outside

Peachtree City.

I would encourage

you to vote in the upcoming election based upon your individual assessment

of the capabilities and qualities of individual candidates.

Kevin Smith, President

Peachtree City

Volunteer Firefighter's Association

Peachtree City