Jefferson County FOP Presidents' Council endorses Mayor Bill Dieruf for Louisville Mayor
Mayor Bill Dieruf speaking to the media and press conference attendees.
LOUISVILLE, KY: The six Fraternal Order of Police lodges in Jefferson County that make up the FOP Presidents Council have selected Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf as their unanimous choice to receive their endorsement in the Louisville Mayor's race. The lodges represent the River City Lodge 614 (LMPD) and Louisville Metro Corrections Lodge 77 along with the Jeffersontown Lodge 26, St. Matthews Lodge 31, Shively Lodge 17, and Metropolitan Lodge 32.
Violent crime continues to remain high and we need a Mayor who recognizes public safety as the number one priority of Government. It is time for a change in our city and a leader like Bill Dieruf will ensure that is the top priority" in remarks given by the Jefferson County FOP Presidents Council.
" appreciate the confidence in my leadership shown by the Fraternal Order of Police" said Mayor Bill Dieruf, who is the Republican candidate for Louisville Mayor and current Mayor of Jeffersontown. "Their decision to endorse me for Louisville Mayor is a significant acknowledgement that now is the time for real change in leadership in Louisville Metro Government. Improving public safety is my top priority because it is crucial that people feel safe in all parts of Louisville. That's why the unanimous backing of all six FOPs in the Jefferson County Presidents Council is so important."
"The FOP recognizes the value of Mayor Dieruf's experience as a proven leader who works well with law enforcement. The team he will bring will ensure public safety is a top priority and build back the ranks of LMPD and Louisville Corrections", said President Ryan Nichols of River City FOP Lodge 614.
"For 12 years I have served as Mayor of Jeffersontown with one of the finest police departments in Kentucky.
Members of other local FOPs are aware of the great working relationship I have with our officers and thus have chosen to support me," Mayor Dieruf said. "LMPD officers can look forward to having that kind of positive connection with the Mayor of Louisville when I am elected. My leadership will foster confidence and bring back loyalty and pride in LMPD's ranks."
"Support from our elected leaders will help increase our manpower thus allowing law enforcement to more effectively provide public safety" said President Nichols
"I am grateful to be recognized by our local FOPs as the right leader who understands what it takes to make this community safe," Mayor Dieruf said. "This endorsement is a strong validation of my successful leadership.
It shows that officers throughout Jefferson County are confident that I am the one who will work with them to bring safety back to Louisville. That is what we will do together on Day One when I am Mayor. This entire community is ready for Louisville to be a safer place for all. I will achieve this as the Mayor for Everybody."