Look who's endorsing Vision Vancouver mayoral candidate Gregor Robertson. Why it's Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 15 president Paul Faoro. Funny that. Isn't Raymond Louie supposed to be the labour movement's candidate? The following is an advanced copy of the news release announcing that endorsement.

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 25, 2008

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CUPE LOCAL 15 PRESIDENT ENDORSES ROBERTSON FOR MAYOR

VANCOUVER - Paul Faoro, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 15 today endorsed Gregor Robertson for Mayor. CUPE 15 represents 5500 members working for seventeen employers in our city including the City of Vancouver, Langara College, Vancouver School Board, Emily Carr Institute, Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

“Living in Vancouver Fairview I have had the privilege of having Gregor represent my community as our MLA and I have seen first hand his ability to represent his constituents. I am convinced that he is exactly what we need to get our city back on track.”

Faoro says our city has been severely damaged by the current administration at City Hall and change must occur.

“With Gregor as the Vision Vancouver mayoralty candidate our city has the best opportunity to move forward to becoming a city that is caring, with strong public services, vibrant parks, sustainable and safe for everyone”

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