UPEC PAC Endorse Heckman & Hawes

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

REDDING - The UPEC PAC endorsed two Shasta County Supervisor candidates on Saturday, March 15th. Retired Shasta County Sheriffs Sergeant Paul Heckman interviewed with the Committee Saturday and asked for UPEC’s endorsement and financial support for the DIstrict 2 seat. UPEC previously endorsed Supervisor Mark Cibula who is not running for a second term. Heckman, 62, has lived in District 2 for 3 decades and is not only familiar with the District but much of the County from his 22 years with the Sheriff’s Department. Heckman wants to ensure law enforcement and public safety continue to improve and bring about positive change in labor relations. UPEC Staff have been assigned by the PAC to assist Heckman with his first bid for office. Glenn Hawes is up for reelection for District 3 where he has held that position since 1996. The PAC interviewed Hawes and decided to support his bid for reelection. Hawes has had an open door to the union in previous years and has been instumental in supporting revenue generating projects that put more money in the County General Fund to support staffing. He has been very supportive of our veterans by contributing his time and financial support to ensure veterans are honored in Shasta County.