An excerpt from the endorsement letter: (Click here to read a PDF version)

Dear Commissioner Coletta,
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics, IAFF Local 1826 unanimously endorsed your candidacy for Collier County Board of County Commission, District 5.

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For the past term the Fire Fighters and Paramedics have observed your hard work and dedication with the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. We look forward to furthering our friendship and personal working relationship with you during both this election campaign and during your term as Collier County Commissioner.

(...) We believe that you will continue to honorably serve the citizens of Collier County, and the interests of the men and women employed in the Fire and Emergency Medical Service, who have made the protection of life and property their life's work.

The Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics, IAFF Local 1826 believe that you are our clear choice for the District 5 seat and look forward working with you on your campaign.

Sincerely,

Walt Stevens,
President
IAFF, Local 1826