The Professional Fire Officers of Morristown, FMBA Local 243 PROUDLY endorses Tim Dougherty for re-election to the Office of Mayor of the Town of Morristown
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The Professional Fire Officers of Morristown, FMBA Local 243 PROUDLY endorses Tim Dougherty for re-election to the Office of Mayor of the Town of Morristown.
❖ Mayor Dougherty has served effectively for 3 consecutive terms and has a track record of supporting the Fire Bureau. New apparatus and equipment have given our members the tools we need to keep our residents safe.
❖ Mayor Dougherty has successfully addressed stacking issues in Town which create dangerous conditions for residents and their neighbors. Stacking places our firefighters at greater risk by having to extend searches looking for greater numbers of occupants in buildings.
❖ Mayor Dougherty has supported responsible development and an increase in the Town’s ratable base. Newer and updated buildings have improved the safety of both residents and firefighters.
❖ Mayor Dougherty has worked hard to maintain safe Fire Department staffing levels while looking out for the taxpayers’ pocketbooks.
❖ As mayor he has sought out federal fire service grant money to improve the safety of our members and the equipment we use.
❖ Mayor Dougherty has championed the fight for strong code enforcement within The Town of Morristown. A fight that positively impacts public safety, and reduces the associated risks to our members.
Tim Dougherty supports and promotes a vibrant and safe town for all of us to live, work, shop and worship in. The members of FMBA Local 243 proudly endorse and stand behind Tim Dougherty for re-election as Mayor of Morristown.
Morristown FMBA Local 243 represents Morristown’s career fire officers and is dedicated to improving the safety and working conditions of its firefighters.