Monday, April 24, 2017

FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 970 ENDORSE NEECE, CASTRO, GARZA

Special to El Rrun-Rrun
The endorsements of the local groups are starting to roll in.
The Brownsville Firefighters Association Local #970 announced that they are endorsing former Chief Municipal Judge Ben Neece who is challenging incumbent District 4 commissioner John Villarreal

The Local also announced it is endorsing Earsmo Castro over incumbent Rose Gowen for the At-Large "B" seat on the commission. The union also endorsed William Garza over Joel Munguia for the District 3 seat now held by Deborah Portillo.

Other endorsements that we have heard about include the Brownsville Realtors who endorsed Neece and Rose Gowen and didn't endorse anyone in the District 3 race so far.
The Brownsville Police Officers Association came out for Neece and Gowen. If you know the officers of the BPOA, perhaps they could post the endorsements on their website as should the others.

From the beginning, it has been apparent that Gowen, Munguia, and Villarreal were running as a  slate. If there was ever any doubt, check out the campaign workers wearing Gowen T-shirts and holding Villarreal signs.  

That has gelled their opposition into an ad hoc slate of their opponents, although the other three say they are running independently. 

The race for city commissioners and the endorsement by the union signals the diminution of control over the group by former union president Carlos Elizondo. Elizondo, now fire chief, needs the support of a majority on the city commission to retain his job since his contract comes up for renewal annually. There has been ample criticism of his apparent violation of the city personnel policy that prohibits a city employee from holding elective office within the city's jurisdiction. 

Elizondo is also a trustee of the Brownsville Independent School District. 
If these elections wrest majority control from Mayor Tony Martinez, he might be forced to decide on whether to retain his paid position or serve as a BISD trustee for no pay. For now, however, it is clear that he cannot deliver the firefighters union vote for the incumbents who put him there.  


21 comments:

Anonymous said...

A vote for Gowen's is a vote for the rule of the elites over democracy

Anonymous said...

Useless. they also endorsed lety perez-Grazoria! ha haha

Anonymous said...

these fools endorsed Leticia Perez-Garzoria last time! and she got her ass kicked by Villarreal. ha ha ha

Anonymous said...

Really? Who gives a shit what the Bomberos think. They will endorse whoever they think will make life easier for them.

Anonymous said...

What's wrong with that she's got more balls than this punk Villiareal will ever have ha haha

Anonymous said...

Where is Diego Lee Rot when we need him?

Anonymous said...

Just tit for tat....maybe look at their previous endorsements....they all have lost! You must look at the cow leading the organization or I should say disorganization. Jorge Lerma has been a loser his whole career, just as his soulmate from the Police force. She knew what a man Jorge was or should I say NOT a man. Jorge will continue to hide behind the badge because he cronies will continue to be aware they made a bad CHOICE with him at the helm. Just like Jorge made a bad choice in his endorsements ONCE again!!!! Lose...Lose....Lose. bola de pendejos!!!!

Anonymous said...

Big Kudos to the Fire Union, hopefully, the Police Union will also endorse the same candidates. Let's get out and vote for Castro, Garza and Neece.

Anonymous said...

Really. Endorsing Maranazo HUGE MISTAKE

Anonymous said...

These guys aren't very bright. Of course they endorse Castro.

Anonymous said...

My hats off to the Brownsville firefighters for endorsing Ben Neece, Erasmo Castro and William Garza. This candidates will actually work for the people. We need to get rid of Tony Martinez slate of Thieves.

Anonymous said...

Lerma is good people he has the priorities of the fireman and community ALWAYS FIRST that i know.Some win some loose you ignoramus stop your fking crying because you didn't get the endorsement.

Anonymous said...

It's not about being bright when endorsing candidates, it's about so much corruption and waste of taxpayers monies that matters. Thats the bottom line, we need new leaders, let it be Castro, Garza and Neece. Can't get any worst than iwhat it is now, let's give them the benefit of the doubt.

Anonymous said...

Firefighters always hitting on married women i see them all drunk at local bars.

Anonymous said...

Looks like the Firefighters finally grew their balls back. Way to go!

Anonymous said...

Supporting Erasmo Castro is supporting: Thievery, Scams, Felonies, Self Serving, Lie. Erasmo Castro would be the greatest embarrassment for the City of Brownsville, he would sale his own mother for a few likes to his Facebook page and a few free meals.

Anonymous said...

So...than your no better since you obviously hang out there too??? Casting stones

Anonymous said...



Los Bomberos have huevos unlike the police who were threatened not to endorse Erasmo the chief of police Orly boy made it clear that no fat boys allowed and a union endorsement for Erasmo would have consequences he walked up and down the halls politicking for Gowen.

Anonymous said...

LOL ON ---> "FIREFIGHTERS" HITTING ON MARRIED WOMEN...ALL THE WOMEN HAVE TO DO IS KEEP THEIR LEGS CLOSED & IGNORE THEM...LOL

GO CASTRO , GARZA , NEECE !!

Anonymous said...

Just voted for Garza and Castro. Too bad i can't vote for Neece but wish him well. We need new leadership.

Anonymous said...

I wana be a Castro follower.

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