New Canaan State Rep. Candidate Bedell Receives CT Police & Fire Union Endorsement

The Connecticut Police & Fire Union (CPFU) has endorsed Green Party state representative candidate David Bedell in his campaign for the 125th District seat, representing New Canaan and Wilton.

The CPFU represents about 850 police officers, firefighters, and other public safety professionals employed by the State of Connecticut.

In a letter issued by CPFU President Glenn Terlecki and CPFU Secretary William J. Boucher, they stated on behalf of the union, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment and dedication to public service. We feel that the citizens of the State of Connecticut, and our members, will benefit greatly from your work as a State legislator.”

In response to the endorsement, Bedell said, “I’m honored to receive the support of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union. If elected, I hope to strengthen laws protecting state employees and all working people and their families.”

Specifically, Bedell believes public safety officers deserve the security of a defined benefit retirement plan, as well as access to affordable higher education for themselves and their children.

Bedell is a Justice of the Peace in New Canaan, an instructor at Norwalk Community College and Sacred Heart University, and a former treasurer of the Green Party of Connecticut. He is seeking to succeed Republican state Rep. John Hetherington who is retiring after five terms.

Have a news tip? Email barbara.heins@patch.com. You can also post your own news, events and announcements on Patch by following these directions. Curious about how our new commenting platform, Disqus, works? Learn more about it here and start interacting with your neighbors on Patch.

Photo: David Bedell. Credit: CTGreen Party.