PRESS RELEASE:

TROY, NY – Carmella Mantello, candidate for Mayor of Troy, has received the endorsement of the Troy Retired Firefighters Association. The Association’s members overwhelmingly endorsed Mantello citing her strong background on public safety issues and operations.

“Carmella was instrumental as a lead Troy Councilperson in establishing the Troy Fire Department ambulance operations in 1995 which has been a productive, revenue producing and life saving service for the people of Troy,” Association President Phil Quandt said.

The Retired Firefighters Association also spoke to having seen Carmella serve the public with a straight forward approach to accomplish positive goals.

“We, as Firefighters, have experienced her work ethic and capabilities on a variety of state and local municipal matters and we have the confidence that she can do great things as Mayor of Troy,” Quandt continued.

“Troy needs a Mayor with energy, vision and the ability to make things happen. We believe Carmella is the Trojan to do it,” Quandt concluded.

“I am pleased to have the endorsement from the Troy Retired Firefighters Association. I have always been a strong advocate for public safety and as mayor I will work with all of City’s public safety agencies to ensure that Troy is a safe place to live and work,” Mantello said.

Mantello, a lifelong resident of Troy, is former Director of the New York State Canal Corporation and Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway. She and her husband Paul Laviano are raising their two sons, Paul Jr. and James.

TROY – An incumbent candidate for City Council has received the support of local builders.

Councilman John Brown, D-At Large, who is seeking re-election this fall, was recently endorsed by the Greater Capital Region Building Trades Council and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local 2.

“I am truly honored to have the support of the men and women of organized labor as I seek re-election this year,” said Brown. “They are the backbone of our economy and our communities.”

Bob Mantello, president of the Bricklayers and Building Trades council, which represents more than 12,000 unionized construction families, said that Brown has shown he is willing to fight for working men and women and good government at the same time.

“His support of the Police and Fire Department staffing levels in Troy, as well as for additional code enforcement officers in the city, prove John Brown is a friend to organized labor and a hard worker for his constituents,” said Mantello.

Brown added that he has continued to work for open and responsive government that works for the taxpayers of the city.

“Since I took office, I have attended many, many neighborhood group meetings, I have issued a bi-annual newsletter to keep residents informed, and this (Democratic) council majority lengthened the public comment portion of council meetings,” said Brown. “I hope I am fortunate enough to continue to serve the people of Troy for two more years.”