Supervisorial candidate receives endorsement from electrical workers’ labor union
– This week, Susan Funk, candidate for District 5 County Supervisor, announced the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 639 labor union.
“We are happy to support Susan. Her strong advocacy for families, her efforts to increase local hiring, along with jobs with good wages and benefits, and career opportunities for young people, makes her the right candidate for the job,” said Mark Simonin, business manager of Local 639 stated, “The IBEW has a strong history of advocating for these things and are glad to be able to support candidates who share our values.”
In accepting the endorsement, Susan said, “I’m honored and grateful to have the support of the IBEW Local 639. I will continue to advocate strongly for the next generation of families by working hard to bring more affordable housing as well as good paying jobs to San Luis Obispo County.”
The county supervisor election is set to take place on March 5, 2024.