IAFF Local 1664 And UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO Endorse Democrat Delegate Ben Kramer in Bid for State Senate District 19 Seat

Praises his work as state delegate advocating for the health and welfare of Montgomery County’s working families

The Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Association Local 1664 (IAFF) and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1994 MCGEO announced their enthusiastic support of Delegate Ben Kramer for State Senate District 19.

This is only the second endorsement made by Local 1994 for the 2018 elections in Montgomery County and the first for the IAFF Local 1664. Local 1994 President Gino Renne attributes the early endorsement to Del. Kramer’s unwavering support for working families.

“Ben has always worked to protect and respect the rights of our first responders, and we respect him for his work on our behalf,” said IAFF Local 1664 President Jeffrey Buddle. “He’s been a champion of public safety and we admire his dedication to the people of Montgomery County and Maryland.”

“Delegate Kramer has proven to be a strong advocate for working families in Montgomery County and beyond,” said Renne. “I am confident that as a newly elected state senator in District 19, Ben will continue to fight and address the problems plaguing our most vulnerable citizens.

IAFF Local 1664 represents 1500 active and retired career fire fighters in Montgomery County, Maryland.

MCGEO represents 8,000 employees of Montgomery County government, Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning, Prince George’s County Library System, and Cumberland City police.

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