Press Release

from

Council 82, NYS Law Enforcement Officers Union

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
63 Colvin Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Phone :(518) 489-8424 Fax :(518) 489-8430

For immediate release: Contact: Dan Valente (518)489-8424

September 1, 2009 Dan Farrell (518)466-3463

Council 82 endorses Mike Hoblock for Colonie Town Supervisor

The New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
would like to announce the endorsement of Mike Hoblock for Colonie Town Supervisor.

Council 82 Executive Director James Lyman said, “It is with great pleasure to announce
Council 82’s endorsement of Mike Hoblock for Colonie Town Supervisor. Mike has a
distinguished career in public service and has always been an outstanding voice for the citizens
of Albany County. Through his experiences as a state assemblyman, state senator, and Albany
County Executive, Mike has gained tremendous amounts of knowledge on the issues that are
important to the residents of Colonie. I have complete faith that he is the best candidate.”

Council 82 President Christian M. Mesley said, “Mike Hoblock has a proven track record
as a public servant. His dedication to his community is unparalleled. This was an easy decision
to endorse Mike for Town Supervisor as I know that he will continue to be a strong voice for the
men and women of law enforcement and all of the citizens of the Town of Colonie.”

Mike Hoblock said, “The men and women of Council 82 are on the front lines when it
comes to keeping our families safe. I look forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with them as
we continue to make sure that Colonie is a model community in the Capital Region - safe to raise
a family, run a business or enjoy your golden years. "

Council 82 represents nearly 5000 law enforcement officers throughout New York State.
Council 82 represents Police Officers, County Deputy Sheriffs, County Correction Officers and
Law Enforcement Officers throughout New York State.

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