At a press conference today, Hogan for Maryland announced the endorsement of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 35, adding to the overwhelming support Governor Hogan has received from law enforcement leaders and organizations across the state.
“I’m so thankful to have the endorsement of the Montgomery County FOP. This is far more important to me than just any other political endorsement–for eight years as governor, I saw how our law enforcement heroes selflessly put themselves in harm’s way so that our community can be a better, and a safer place,” Governor Hogan said. “Now more than ever, our men and women in uniform deserve to know where their elected leaders stand–I’ll always stand with them.”
“We know that public safety, especially violent crime, and Maryland economic relief are some of the top priorities for Montgomery County residents and Marylanders across the state. We need a Senator who will pay serious attention to these matters, in addition to supporting the brave men and women in law enforcement,” President of FOP Lodge 35 Lee Holland said. “As governor, when others were defunding the police, Larry Hogan refunded the police. He has always been a strong supporter and friend of law enforcement. We know Governor Hogan will continue to fight for Maryland and will provide the resources necessary to keep Montgomery County and all Maryland residents safe.”
Governor Hogan has made public safety a centerpiece of his campaign, advancing a 10-point plan to deal with violent offenders, back law enforcement, and support victims.
This is the latest in a series of endorsements from law enforcement and first responders for Governor Hogan, who recently has received the endorsements of the Carroll County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association IAFF Local 5184, the Public Safety Professionals of Cecil County IAFF Local 4645, over a dozen Maryland Sheriffs and State’s Attorneys and the Maryland Troopers Association.
In addition, Governor Hogan has received the endorsement of the International Union of Police Associations and the State Law Enforcement Officers Labor Alliance (SLEOLA), which represents a wide array of Maryland law enforcement labor organizations—including the the Maryland State Police, the Natural Resources Police, Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Maryland Capitol Police, the Maryland Department of Health Police, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Police, the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Intelligence & Investigative Division and the Warrant Apprehension Unit, the Motor Vehicle Administration Police, and the Comptroller’s Office Field Enforcement Agents.
Other endorsements Governor Hogan has received include:
- International Longshoremen’s Association Local 333
- International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1429
- Ocean City Career Firefighter Paramedics Association IAFF Local 4269
- Worcester County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4916
- Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
- Maryland’s Forward Party
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- National Association of Home Builders
- Maryland Building Industry Association
