The Board would like to thank all the members and retired members who attended the January 2012 meeting. In attendance were two guest speakers both of whom are running for a seat on Commissioners Court. From District 3 (Lower Valley and Far Eastside County), Candidate Dora Oaxaca addressed the membership and answered several questions from members and retired members in reference to her stance on employee insurance, retirees' insurance, privatization of the jails, and consolidation. From District 1 (Eastside), Candidate Carlos Leon (former Police Chief) addressed the membership and spoke of his excellent working relationship with the police union when he was Chief, and also made himself available for questions. Both District 1 and 3 are being vacated by the incumbents and together with the Coalition of Public Safety (C.O.P.S.) we will be announcing endorsments for most of the political races. We ask that each member please update their voter registration prior to this years primary elections. If you need any assistance with this ask one of your Board Members or attend the February Meeting as we will have Francis Munoz there to register or update member's voter registration cards. If you are interested in volunteering your time for this years political functions, please contact one of the P.A.C. members and provide them with your contact information. P.A.C. members to contact are Brian Houston, Mario Marquez, Jose Marrufo, or Louie Silva you can locate their email on the Board members page of the website. Don't wait for others to get things done for you, get involved and make a difference. The two Commissioners elected this term will be there for the next Contract Negotiations for 2014. The C.O.P.S (EPCSOA, EPMPOA, FireFighters Local 51, and Border Patrols Local 1929) is over 7000 members strong and together we will make a difference for our futures!!
