The FOP has endorsed Mayor Street (D) in Phila

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http://www.votemayorstreet.com/

"On June 5, The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) formally endorsed Mayor John F. Street for a second term in office. The announcement was made by FOP President Robert V. Eddis at the law enforcement group's headquarters.Mayor Street was flanked by Eddis, Philadelphia police officers, and town watch organizers at the press conference.

"Mayor Street has done more to improve public safety in Philadelphia than any mayor in recent memory," said FOP President Eddis. "His integrity and his unwavering commitment to law enforcement are unmatched. Mayor Street has stood by the side of Philadelphia police officers and their families through the good times and the hard times. His vision for Operation Safe Streets should be a model for the rest of the country. It has resulted in a dramatic decrease in crime across the city and ushered in a promising new era of increased public safety. Anyone who would criticize the program simply doesn't understand it. I am proud, on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police and its 14,000 members, to offer our most enthusiastic endorsement of Mayor Street's re-election."

Mayor Street expressed his appreciation for the FOP's endorsement in his brief remarks. "I thank President Eddis, the executive board, and all of the members of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police for this wonderful and important endorsement," said Mayor Street. "When I was elected mayor in 1999, I vowed that improving public safety in Philadelphia would be a priority agenda of my administration. I have kept that commitment and, today, Philadelphia is one of the safest big cities in America. Words cannot express the admiration and respect I have for Police Commissioner Johnson and the brave men and women of our police force. Over the next four years I look forward to continuing Operation Safe Streets and enhancing public safety for all of Philadelphia."

During the 1999 general election, the Philadelphia FOP was neutral in the general election. This year they changed their position and are throwing their support behind Mayor Street. Since Mayor Street was elected, Philadelphia has experienced a 20% drop in overall crime. In addition, Operation Safe Streets helped to shut down over 300 open air drug markets operating throughout the city. Also, since Mayor Street was elected the city's murder rate is at its lowest in a generation and, thanks to Operation Safe Streets, firearm and drug seizures are up."

Now will this save Street from losing to Katz? Literally a swing of maybe 20,000 votes will decide this election.

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