With all the talk over how to work on finding a long-term solution for fire service within the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230 came out in support of Joel Bryant for Mayor for the City of Brentwood.
Here is Bryant’s announcement:
BRENTWOOD, CA – Brentwood Vice Mayor Joel Bryant announced, today he has received the backing of the firefighters of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District in his race for Mayor of Brentwood.
“When it comes to fire service Joel Bryant has demonstrated great leadership through difficult times, as president of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors,” said ECCFPD Battalion Chief Gil Guerrero, Vice President of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230. “We’ve been working with Joel since he started serving on the Board and he’s made the right decisions for the benefit of the residents. His experience will benefit the families of Brentwood. We fully endorse and support Joel Bryant for Mayor.”
Bryant responded to the support by thanking the firefighters.
“I greatly appreciate the support of the men and women firefighters of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, who put their lives on the line to protect our residents and businesses, every day,” he said. “It’s been an honor to work with them through the years as a member and president of the fire board. I will continue to work with our firefighters and the residents of Brentwood to ensure we have the fire service we need, including at least one more fire station in our city.”
Bryant has served on the Brentwood City Council since 2010 and for seven of those years he was elected by his fellow council members to serve as Vice Mayor.
For more information visit his website at www.Bryant4Brentwood.com or email him at [email protected].
