May 20, 2010 – Democratic Candidate for Governor Dan Malloy today received the endorsement of the Connecticut Council of Police Unions, AFSCME Council 15.  The Council unanimously endorsed the former Stamford Mayor, citing his “commitment to rejuvenating Connecticut’s economy with a plan to fuel job growth.”

Council 15 is Connecticut’s largest municipal police union, representing 62 individual municipal police unions and more than 4,000 police officers throughout the state.

 “We met with Dan on a number of occasions and it became clear to us that he is the candidate to put Connecticut back on the road to prosperity,” said Council President Anthony Zona.

A New Haven police sergeant, Zona also stressed that Malloy will make public safety a top priority in his administration: “Police officers have a difficult job taking on more responsibility and working with fewer resources today. Dan Malloy will make sure that cops have the resources they need to do the job and protect the citizens of Connecticut.”

Union leaders also pointed to Malloy’s record of stimulating job growth in Stamford, which they say bodes well for the rest of Connecticut.

 “We looked at Dan’s record on job growth in Stamford and we were convinced that he is the best candidate out there to help turn Connecticut’s economy around,” said Council Executive Director Jeffrey Matchett.  “Dan has a proven track record of success in making Stamford a real competitive player in economic development in the region.”

Malloy thanked the Council for its support and pledged to be “a partner with police officers” as Governor.

“I’m proud to have the support of so many brave police officers throughout Connecticut,” said Malloy.  “As a Mayor and former prosecutor, I have a deep appreciation and respect for the work they do.  As Governor, I’ll welcome them to the table as a partner in helping to put Connecticut back on track.”

Last week Malloy was also endorsed by SEIU Healthcare District 1199 and SEIU 32BJ.  Other announced labor support for his campaign includes the Communication Workers of America Local 1298, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478, the New London Police Union (AFSCME Local 724), the Hartford Police Union, the Waterbury Police Union Local 1237, the Carpenters Local 210 and the Connecticut Police and Fire Union (CPFU).

Malloy’s campaign also has the support of 50 Democratic Town Committees, 51 DTC Chairs, more than 100 elected officials including Congressman John Larson, and more than 4,000 individual contributors who helped Malloy become the first gubernatorial candidate to qualify for the Citizens’ Elections Program, giving him access to up to $8.5M for his campaign.