AFSCME Endorses Gondolfi in 20th Ward Race

Galen Gondolfi, candidate for alderman in the 20th ward, received the endorsment of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, Local 2730.

From the release sent out Tuesday:

In recognition of the work that Galen Gondolfi has done to better the lives of St. Louis’ working families, the executive board of AFSCME Local 2730, chaired by Pres. Quincy Boyd, has voted to endorse Galen Gondolfi in the March 6th Democratic primary.

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Local 2730 represents the employees of the St. Louis area Department of Mental Health facilities and is among Missouri’s largest state employee locals. Upon receiving the endorsement, Gondolfi stated, “This summer Quincy, myself, and dozens of volunteers, including many AFSCME members, canvassed the 20th ward, to help gather the signatures necessary to get the minimum wage increase on the November ballot. That success has directly impacted the lives of many people living and working in the 20th ward. I would like to say thank you to the members of AFSCME Local 2730 for joining us then and for now deciding to endorse my candidacy."