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South Adams County Firefighters Recommendation Essay

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South Adams County Firefighters Board of Directors Candidate Questionnaire for Stephanie Evans 1. I am asking for this endorsement because I have a passion for public service as well as extensive experience in working with unions. I have over 20+ years’ experience in public service and security management to offer. Not only am I known as a top leader and influencer in the market, I understand both the technical and non-technical aspects of many different organizations. While this is a unique environment, making connections is vital to the unions survival within the SACFD. Secondly, union members vote and are more likely to vote for a progressive candidate. As such, an endorsement from the union provides a “seal of approval,” encouraging members …show more content…

I was invited to apply for this position and given my background and experience, it was determined that I would bring a lot to the board. I have always had an interest in Public Service not only as a wife (both fire & police), my current professional role is focused on information and cyber security which impacts all agencies (police, fire, EMS, clinical, etc..) working in departments where I saw firsthand the workings of the public service system has had a profound impact on my life. In addition, I believe my later experiences with public budgeting, public unions, personnel management and extensive incident command training allows me to understand and be helpful as similar issues arise at SACFD. 3. I am currently running for the City of Commerce City Public Service council as a board member. I have worked directly with Brighton Police Dept, The Commerce City Police Dept., Brighton Fire Dept., South West Adams County Fire Dept., Rocky Flats Fire Dept., and South Adams County Fire Dept. on several public service events. 4. Collective bargaining statutes provide critical and necessary protection for workers who exercise basic civil rights, specifically the rights of speech, association, and petition. Efforts to strip workers of these protections have no place in our democracy. I am a firm believer that our men & women need these rights especially in todays workforce. This protection is

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