David Jolly Wins Police Endorsement in CD 13

The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Republican David Jolly in the March 11 special election for a congressional seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla. Jolly takes on former state CFO Alex Sink and Libertarian Lucas Overby in the Pinellas County race.

After carefully considering his legislative platform, his close working relationship with the late Congressman Bill Young and real-life experience, the Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge, is pleased to lend our name to David Jolly for his campaign, said James Preston, the president of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. David is right for public safety and he is right for Florida. David Jolly is a leader who understands the unique concerns of Pinellas County. He has a vision of future economic growth and prosperity for our diverse community.

I am honored to have the support of such a great organization that not only strives to cultivate the bonds between their members, but between the community and the people they serve, said Jolly. Like the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, the bond I share with my community and my neighbors is important, and if elected, I will continue to keep those lines of communication open as we work to ensure that our streets, schools and parks are safe for Pinellas County families and all future generations. I am proud to have the endorsement from our law enforcement leaders and thank them for their support.