Ed Zucal press release
Zucal Endorsed by Allentown FOP
(Allentown, PA) On Tuesday evening, Allentown City Councilman Ed Zucal, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Allentown, received the endorsement of the Allentown Fraternal Order of Police.
“I’m enormously proud to have received the support of the men and women who work to keep our city safe,” said Zucal. “As police and residents continue to face persistent crime and quality of life issues, they’re ready for a new direction. Sadly, the lack of leadership and often embarrassing behavior from Mayor Matt Tuerk has hurt the reputation of the city and destroyed the trust of the people who serve it. I’m running to change that.
“As a former police officer in the city of Allentown, I know what it takes to deliver safer streets and higher quality of life for the people of Allentown. With the help of our law enforcement, we’ll work to protect and serve the people of Allentown, and bring respect and leadership back to the city we love.”
Congrats. You deserve that Ed. I didn't think the FOP would support Tuerk after all the problems he gives them. Tough to respect a guy who doesn't supply heat to your building and then tries to sabotage an presidential event and embarrasses the entire city by his actions.
ReplyDeleteIt's just sad that the incumbent Mayor cannot get the support of the police. But then again, what has he done for them? Seems like Tuerk only cares about himself.
ReplyDeleteTuerk is a joke. He thinks he has a shot of beating MacKenzie in Congress. Haha. He can't even run a city let alone be a Congressman. Ed tries to support an independent investigation on problems in the city. Tuerk gets council to vote against it. Scared are we. The FOP isn't supporting Zucal because he was a cop. They clearly are because they know Tuerk isn't a Leader and is all about himself. There isn't many city workers who believe Tuerk isn't a fake. Now he's claiming crime is down. Yea maybe Homicides but that's it. Can't fudge those numbers but Chief Roca isn't to credit either. Word is he and his staff are being investigated harder and John Gotti. Only time will tell, but Tuerk can't be too sure he's going to win when he lost the police support.
ReplyDeleteThe police won't support you, if you don't support them. Very simple concept.
ReplyDeleteThis city is a mess. I heard the chief hasn’t been seen by the guys in months. Both ass. Chiefs army crawl to their offices because they don’t want to be seen. The mayor is a joke and he panders to the Hispanic community. I hear that Krasley isn’t the only criminal that was a vice officer. I hear there are a couple of more guys that are still working there and are full on criminals. Which “Juan” it is I don’t know. But I hear it’s as high as captains. The department and city needs a change. I think Zucal can pull through.
ReplyDeleteThere is only one clear choice for Mayor and it is Ed Zucal. The city tried an experiment with this current occupant of the mayor’s office and it has failed miserably. The city needs experience, integrity, and commitment and Ed is the embodiment of those qualities. I am excited for an Ed Zucal administration.
ReplyDeleteGeez, what a surprise. The FOP also did a no confidence vote in their police chief. I watched several concil meetings where Zucal played right into the FOP president's agenda on the discord over the sale of the secondary building. Hendricks had to speak to the "horrific" conditions that apparently didn't concern Zucal.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ed Zucal!
ReplyDeleteI believe the primary is on May 20th. I would urge everyone to register NOW to vote in the democrat primary.
Barring a surprise, the democrat primary will likely determine the next Mayor of the city.
In 2021, the current mayor squeaked by in a four-way race. This year there will be at least three candidates, and possibly more.
Your vote matters.