Firefighters union backs McIver in NJ-10 special primary – New Jersey Globe

The state’s largest firefighters union has endorsed Newark Council President LaMonica McIver for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 10th district.

McIver and ten other Democrats are competing in a July 16 special primary for the chance to fill the unexpired term of Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark), who died on April 24 at age 65.

“As president of the Newark City Council, LaMonica has shown a willingness to always communicate with the public safety professionals who keep that city safe,” said Eddie Donnelly, the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association president.  “LaMonica listens, and puts her words of support into action.”

Donnelly praised Payne and his father, the late Rep. Donald M. Payne, Sr. (D-Newark), for carrying themselves with “class and dignity” and said they were “never afraid to stand up” for their constituents.

“We know that LaMonica will serve the same way,” he said.

Donnelly said that he’s ready to put the full weight of his 5,000-member union, which includes EMTs and dispatchers, behind McIver.

“An endorsement from NJFMBA is not just words on a piece of paper, it means mobilization and real support,” he said.   “Between now and July 16th we will be boots on the ground in Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Union counties, and, ultimately in the voting booth, to help send LaMonica McIver to Congress.”