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Local 624 Election Results December 2003
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Candidates for the IAFF Local 624 General Election
December 2003 Ballot 

 

Ballots were counted at the Union Hall at approximately 1:00 p.m, December 8, 2003. Absentee voting took place at the Union Hall during normal business hours until 12:00 noon on December 8, 2003. Elections Committee Chairman: Paul Villarreal.

 

Results Summary:

Mail-in Votes: 916
Absentee Votes: 44
Not Tabulated: 1
Total: 961
 
President:
Ronnie Harrell - 171 votes
Alex Guzman - 252 votes, runoff
Christopher Steele - 366 votes,  runoff
Johnny Anderson - 157 votes
Invalid - 5

946 Votes

1st Vice President:
Roger Lopez won by acclamation
 
2nd Vice President:
Frank Rodriguez - 402 votes, runoff
Rick Burrell - 252 votes
Jerry "Partner" Cantu - 268 votes, runoff
Invalid - 9
931 Votes
Recording Secretary:
Jerry Cortes - 289 votes
Ed Willborn - 627 votes
Invalid - 3
919 Votes
Sergeant at Arms First Position:
Ram Davila - 340 votes, runoff
John Longoria - 128 votes
Rodney Hubbard - 259 votes, runoff
Benny Rodriguez - 207 votes
Invalid - 4
938 Votes
Sergeant at Arms Second Position:
Anthony De La O - 368 votes, runoff
Chase McDougald - 285 votes, runoff
Noel Morones - 278 votes
Invalid - 5
936 Votes
Trustee 2006:
J. T. Treviño - 379 votes, runoff
Daniel Lloyd - 222 votes
Walter Yates - 332 votes, runoff
Invalid - 4
927 Votes
Delegates for IAFF: 27 people were nominated
Delegates for TSAFF:
29 people were nominated
Delegates for AFL-CIO:
19 people were nominated
Eight District Stewards:
1-0 Bryon Williams won by acclamation
2-0 (vacant)
3-0 Armando Saucedo won by acclamation
4-0 Alfred Sanchez won by acclamation
5-0 Louis Jimenez won by acclamation
6-0 Gabriel De La O won by acclamation
7-0 Mike Gardner won by acclamation
Support Steward (vacant)
 
President of Local 624
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Name: Ronnie Harrell
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

ronharrell@safirefighters.com

 
Alex Guzman Name: Alex Guzman
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

alexguzman@safirefighters.com

 
Christopher Steele Name: Christopher Steele
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

christophersteele@safirefighters.com  

 Johnny Anderson, Jr.

Name: Johnny Anderson, Jr.
Assignment:
35 C
Length of Service:
27+ years
Previous Union Experience:
President, Legislative Director, Treasurer, Chief Negotiator, Grievance Committee, Editor of the Grapevine
Current Union Experience: Grievance Committee Member, IAFF Staff Representative, Chief Negotiator
Message: I have no conflict of interest with our Insurance TPA, EBA, neither does my wife or my mother. Rumors are untrue and unprofessional by any standard!

johnanderson@safirefighters.com

 
First Vice President of Local 624
Roger Lopez

Name: Roger Lopez
Assignment:
16 A
Length of Service:
9 years
Previous Union Experience:
2-O District Steward for 2 years, 2nd Vice President for 3 years, Vice President for the last year.
Current Union Experience: First Vice President
Message:
I would just like to thank the membership for allowing me to serve as your Vice President for the next two years. I promise you that I will always work for the best interest of the membership as a whole and will do everything in my power to help ensure that the union runs on a solid platform of Honesty, Integrity and Accessibility.

Won by Acclamation

 rogerlopez@safirefighters.com

   
 
Second Vice President of Local 624
Frank Rodriguez

Name: Frank Rodriguez
Assignment:
Arson since 1993
Length of Service:
26 years, 7 months (11 fire suppression, 5 EMS, 10+ arson)
Previous Union Experience: Past member of the last three negotiating teams including Secretary on two teams.
Current Union Experience:
Support Steward and member of the Executive Board, Trustee on Dental/Vision Trust, Trustee on the Legal Trust, Member of the Web Site Committee.
Message:
I believe the foundation of all virtues is humility.
I believe with time, patience, perseverance, and prayer people can accomplish anything.
I believe in the united strength of Local 624 and that I can supply the direction that the union needs.
I believe everyone is accountable for their actions.
I believe that I can effectively represent you.
If you believe, vote for Frank Rodriguez 2nd Vice President for Local 624.

frankrodriguez@safirefighters.com

 
Rick M. Burrell

Name: Rick M. Burrell
Assignment:
43 A
Length of Service:
24 years
Previous Union Experience:
Fourteen years Public Relations Chair, Executive Board Member, Corporate Committee Board of Trustees, National MDA coordinator through the IAFF, Founder of Local 624 "Sparky Claus" Christmas Program, original coordinator (with Alex Guzman) of the Fire Safe House.
Current Union Experience:
Current 2nd Vice President, Family Assistance Chairman, Hardship Committee Chairman, Member of the Public Relations Committee.
Message:
I shall commit myself to you, the brothers and sisters of our organization as I have done for 22 years of my career. This union is in my blood, and I pledge to implement my loyalty and hard work for our members. I have been given the privilege of currently serving as your 2nd vice president and would like the honor to continue my services to all of you in this capacity. I pledge continued communication, availability, and experience towards achieving our goals as a strong  bonded labor union. Vote for Rick Burrell for 2nd Vice President. Thanks.

rickburrell@safirefighters.com

 
Jerry "Partner" Cantu Name: Jerry "Partner" Cantu
Assignment:
Length of Service:

Previous Union Experience:

Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

jerrycantu@safirefighters.com

 
Office of Recording Secretary for Local 624
Jerry Cortes

Name: Jerry Cortes
Assignment:
EMS 836 D
Length of Service:
15 years
Previous Union Experience:
Negotiating Committee Chairman, Grievance Committee Chairman, Grievance Committee Recording Secretary, Pension Committee Recording Secretary, Entertainment Committee, Grapevine
Current Union Experience:
  
Message:
I am proud to have served you and I am asking for your support. Fraternally, Jerry Cortes

jerrycortes@safirefighters.com

 

Ed Willborn

Name: Ed Willborn
Assignment:
Chief's Aide 3-0, 26 C
Length of Service:
30 years
Previous Union Experience:
Trained by IAFF and TSAFF on Collective Bargaining and Arbitration. Was on every bargaining team since we got Collective Bargaining, except for the last ones.
Current Union Experience:
Current Recording Secretary. Also chairman of  By-Laws Committee, chairman of Workbank Committee and chairman of   Scholarship Committee.
Message:
I got hooked on our Union when Curtis Franz asked for help collecting signatures for a petition. If we worked hard and got the word out in the neighborhoods the citizens would support us and vote for us to collective bargaining. The first office I held in our Union was Sgt at Arms. I was appointed to fill an unexpired term of Recording Secretary in 1978. I have been re elected every term since. As you know, I am committed to our Union and I am asking for your support once again. Thank You. It is an honor to serve you.

edwillborn@safirefighters.com

 
Office of Sergeant at Arms First Position
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Name: Ram Davila
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

ramdavila@safirefighters.com

 
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 Name: John Longoria
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

johnlongoria@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)

Name: Rodney Hubbard
Assignment:
Technical Rescue 11 C
Length of Service:
16 years, 8 months
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:
I have listened to a lot of decisions come out of union meetings that were not in the best interest of our members. As Sergeant-At-Arms I will also be your link to these meetings, and together we will make the Union listen to its members. After all, they are here to represent the members! Thank you for your vote!!!!

rodneyhubbard@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)
Name: Benny Rodriguez
Assignment:
10 C
Length of Service:
10 years
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

bennyrodriguez@safirefighters.com

 
Office of Sergeant at Arms Second Position
(photo)

Name: Anthony De La O
Assignment:
2-B
Length of Service:
10 years
Previous Union Experience:
2-0 Steward last three years, Committee member for Firefighter Appreciation
Current Union Experience:
Current Entertainment Chair, Member Corporation, Member Web Site Committee
Message: I have served on the executive board the last three years and would be honored to continue that role. I have been and will continue to be a positive voice for all our members. Thanks for your support.

anthonydelao@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)
Name: Chase McDougald
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

chasemcdougald@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)

Name: Noel Morones
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

noelmorones@safirefighters.com

   
 

 
Office of Trustee
(photo)
Name: J. T. Treviño
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

jttrevino@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)
Name: Daniel Lloyd
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:

daniellloyd@safirefighters.com

 
(photo)

Name: Walter Yates
Assignment:
T-11-C
Length of Service:
15 years
Previous Union Experience:
1988-1992 2-0 Steward, 1988-1998 Committee member of the following: B.O.S. Committee, By-Laws Committee, Family Assistance Committee, Tool and Equipment Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Negotiations Committee, and Public Relations Committee.
Current Union Experience: Assisted Public Relations Committee with several projects.
Message:
Thanks for the time and effort you are putting into this election. Remember that it's for you to vote! It's often said that if you don't vote you don't have a reason to complain. I don't agree with this. As dues paying members I feel you have the right to voice your opinions and our elected officials should listen. Terms like "it's too complicated" or "you wouldn't understand" are not the appropriate answers to your questions. I hope to help resolve some of these problems. Thank you for your consideration. 210.859.2285, wry1215@aol.com.

walteryates@safirefighters.com

   
 
Candidates for Delegate for IAFF, TSAFF, and AFL-CIO
IAFF- 27 people were nominated;
TSAFF- 29 people were nominated;
AFL-CIO- 19 people were nominated.
   
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Name: Rick Werner
Assignment: T33-C
Length of Service:
15 years
Previous Union Experience:
IAFF Delegate 2002; TSAFF Delegate 2001, 2003; Negotiating Team 1999; Negotiating Chair 2001; Support Steward (temporary) 1999
Current Union Experience: Local 624 Treasurer 2002 to present; Trustee, Dental/Vision: 2002 to present.
Message: I am running for the delegate position in order to represent Local 624 at the conventions. I will protect our interests outside the local area and keep informed about what is going on at all levels of the firefighting unions.

 
Rick M. Burrell

Name: Rick M. Burrell
Assignment:
Eng 43 A Shift
Length of Service:
24 yrs
Previous Union Experience:
Please see my experience (above) of the past 22 years as a loyal union official in my credentials for the position of 2nd Vice President,. Thanks
Current Union Experience: Current 2nd Vice President, Family Assistance and Hardship Chairman, Board member of our Corporation Committee, Public Relations Committee, Chief Steward.
Message:
As a delegate, one represents their Local at various functions throughout the United States and Canada. At these seminars or conventions, delegates vote on issues that affect all of us here at home, hence the position of delegate must be one of knowledge, experience, and integrity. One must also be able to look at the entire spectrum of the issue, not only the issues that may have only temporary results. As your delegate, I promise to look at the long term effects as well as what may  benefit us on a short term basis. As your delegate, I pledge to do my best to make the right decisions for you and your family.

   
Frank Rodriguez

Office: IAFF, TSAFF, AFL-CIO Delegate
Name: 
Frank Rodriguez
Assignment:
Arson since 1993
Length of Service: 26 years, 7 months (11yrs fire suppression, 5 yrs EMS, 10+ yrs Arson)
Previous Union Experience:
Past member of the last three negotiating teams including Secretary on two teams. Past Support Steward.
Current Union Experience:
Support Steward and member of the Executive Board, Trustee on the Dental/Vision Trust,Trustee on the Legal Trust. Member of the Website Committee.
Message:
I respectfully request that you vote for me to represent you as a delegate to the IAFF, TSAFF and AFL-CIO conventions. Local 624 needs responsible people as delegates in order to effectively further our Union interests.

 
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Name: Bruce R. Moore
Assignment:
EMS 831 B
Length of Service:
28 years
Previous Union Experience:
Chairman EMS Committee; Chairman Community Relations; Member Health and Safety Committee
Current Union Experience:
Chairman EMS Committee; Chairman Community Relations; Member Health and Safety Committee
Message:
Election to the TSAFF and IAFF affords an opportunity to continue my work toward member safety. I seek election to the the TSAFF so that I may gain access and possible membership to the Governors Trauma Advisory Council which provides EMS input into safety and treatment protocols for EMS. I take great interest in the working aspects of patient care, equipment, treatment and the safety of all firefighters. My commitment to this Local is evident in my participation in the various committees I currently serve on.

 
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Name: 
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:
 
 
Jim Reidy Name:  Jim Reidy
Assignment:
Length of Service:
Previous Union Experience:
 
Current Union Experience:
 
Message:
 
     
TSAFF Delegates
Select 9 Delegates
IAFF Delegates
Select 7 Delegates
AFL-CIO Delegates
Select 13 Delegates
T. T. Moreno
Byron C. Williams
Richard A. Werner 

Jim Reidy
Rick Burrell

Louis Jimenez, III
Ronnie P. Ibarra
Robert A. Vargas
Richard Flores Ozuna
Armando Saucedo
Frank Rodriguez, Jr. 
Noel Morones
Nathan Alonzo
Juan Herrera
Jerry "Partner" Cantu
Roger Lopez
"Mouse" Hill
Gabriel De La O
Ronald J. Harrell
Armando Fuentes
Daniel Lloyd
Anthony De La O
Benny Rodriguez
Bruce R. Moore 
Rick Garcia
John R. Moore, III
Rudy C. Zuniga, Jr.

Louis Jimenez, III
Byron C. Williams
Noel Morones
Armando Saucedo
Richard Flores Ozuna
Ronnie P. Ibarra
Rudy C. Zuniga, Jr.
Robert A. Vargas
Jerry "Partner" Cantu
Jim Reidy
Nathan Alonzo
Bruce R. Moore
 
Juan Herrera
Frank Rodriguez, Jr. 

Armando Fuentes
Rick Werner
 

Roger Lopez
T. T. Moreno
Benny Rodriguez
Daniel Lloyd
Alfred Sanchez
"Mouse" Hill
Anthony De La O
Gabriel De La
Rick Garcia
Bob Scott
Rick Burrell 
 

Gabriel De La O
"Mouse" Hill
Louis Jimenez, III
Rick Burrell 
T. T. Moreno
Armando Saucedo
Byron C. Williams
Ronnie P. Ibarra
Rick Garcia
Rudy C. Zuniga, Jr.
Benny "Dog" Rodriguez
Noel Morones
Robert Scott
Roger Lopez
Anthony De La O
Jerry "Partner" Cantu
Ronald J. Harrell
Richard A. Werner 
 
Frank Rodriguez, Jr. 

 

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