PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2008
DeNunzio wins endorsement of Police Officers’ AssociationCops on the beat want a friend on the Board
One of city’s most prestigious political endorsements was awarded to Mike DeNunzio, Supervisorial candidate in District 3. The 3,000 member San Francisco Police Officers’ Association (POA) announced its support for the candidate making public safety and police morale a centerpiece of his campaign.
DeNunzio was one of three of 12 in the district to win the backing of the Association. “This is a vote of confidence in me from the men and women who protect our city,” said DeNunzio, and along with the endo rsement of former Police Chief, Tony Ribera, it is evident I am law enforcement’s candidate.”
A financial management consultant, DeNunzio said his consistent support for public safety, and help on the recent Deferred Retirement Option ballot measure, and also the merger of airport police pensions with city police pension helped win the POA’s backing. “Our police want deeds not words; I have a track record, and they know they can count on me, said DeNunzio. “Police recruitment and morale is low in this city, and I intend to change it, I’m not a cheerleader, as supervisor I will quarterback real improvements to help our police stay with the city. We need them.”
DeNunzio brings to his candidacy one of the most extensive public service resumes of any candidate for office in San Francisco. California’s Governor and two San Francisco mayors have appointed the popular independent business leader to high-profile posts, such as; the San Francisco Commission on Aging, where he oversaw Adult Protective Services, and also the Mayor’s Council to End Chronic Homelessness, where he worked with former Supervisor Angela Alioto, writing the city’s plan for supportive housing. His appointments have been commended by the City’s elected representatives in Sacramento.
DeNunzio also serves on the boards of directors of 20North Beach Neighbors, The Handicapables, The Columbus Day Committee, The USF Hospitality Management Program, and the American Institute of Ethics with former San Francisco Mayor Frank Jordan, Congresswomen Jackie Speier, and civic leader Alessandro Baccari.
DeNunzio is the former CEO of Community Counseling Service, western division. He has guided community leaders on major capital projects including, Save the Cable Cars, On-Lok Senior Services, BRIDGE-Affordable Housing , and the Archbishop’s Scholarship Fund. A graduate of St John’s University, N.Y. he served six years as a personnel specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves and taught law and economics at McClancy College Preparatory in New York. (END)
DeNunzio was one of three of 12 in the district to win the backing of the Association. “This is a vote of confidence in me from the men and women who protect our city,” said DeNunzio, and along with the endo rsement of former Police Chief, Tony Ribera, it is evident I am law enforcement’s candidate.”
A financial management consultant, DeNunzio said his consistent support for public safety, and help on the recent Deferred Retirement Option ballot measure, and also the merger of airport police pensions with city police pension helped win the POA’s backing. “Our police want deeds not words; I have a track record, and they know they can count on me, said DeNunzio. “Police recruitment and morale is low in this city, and I intend to change it, I’m not a cheerleader, as supervisor I will quarterback real improvements to help our police stay with the city. We need them.”
DeNunzio brings to his candidacy one of the most extensive public service resumes of any candidate for office in San Francisco. California’s Governor and two San Francisco mayors have appointed the popular independent business leader to high-profile posts, such as; the San Francisco Commission on Aging, where he oversaw Adult Protective Services, and also the Mayor’s Council to End Chronic Homelessness, where he worked with former Supervisor Angela Alioto, writing the city’s plan for supportive housing. His appointments have been commended by the City’s elected representatives in Sacramento.
DeNunzio also serves on the boards of directors of 20North Beach Neighbors, The Handicapables, The Columbus Day Committee, The USF Hospitality Management Program, and the American Institute of Ethics with former San Francisco Mayor Frank Jordan, Congresswomen Jackie Speier, and civic leader Alessandro Baccari.
DeNunzio is the former CEO of Community Counseling Service, western division. He has guided community leaders on major capital projects including, Save the Cable Cars, On-Lok Senior Services, BRIDGE-Affordable Housing , and the Archbishop’s Scholarship Fund. A graduate of St John’s University, N.Y. he served six years as a personnel specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves and taught law and economics at McClancy College Preparatory in New York. (END)
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