Union Endorsements
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International Union of Police Associations - Local 6000 - ENDORSEMENT

On behalf of the IUPA AFL-CIO and its local 6000, I am proud to announce to you our endorsement of your candidacy for Sheriff of Orange County, Florida. IUPA represents more than 100,000 rank and file active duty law enforcement professionals across this nation as well as in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Florida Police Benevolent Association - ENDORSEMENT

We will ask our members, their friends and families - and all citizens in the district who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws, to cast their ballots in support of JOHN TEGG.

Teamsters Local Union No. 385 - ENDORSEMENT

...we would only endorse a candidate for Sheriff if we sincerely believed that a significant majority of deputies supported one candidate over all others. We believe that John Tegg embodies those qualities, which ideally suit him to be the next Sheriff of Orange County.

Central Florida Police Benevolent Association - ENDORSEMENT

...The PBA's endorsement is one of the most difficult endorsements for a candidate to earn and one of the most highly sought after because of the strength and prestige associated with it. Congratulations on your endorsement from the PBA!

Orlando Professional Fire Fighters - ENDORSEMENT

Our members are proud to endorse you and your campaign alongside our brothers and sisters from the Orange County Professional Fire Fighters.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 25 - ENDORSEMENT

...there was a motion brought to the floor to endorse you in your bid to become Sheriff of Orange County, Florida. The membership was most impressed by your desire to get back to the basic of law enforcement, not politics...

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 86 - ENDORSEMENT

...is proud to announce that Republican candidate John Tegg for Orange County Sheriff has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #86, an organization with approximately 700 members. The members do and will publicly and indivdually urge voters to select you as Sheriff in the upcoming race.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 - ENDORSEMENT

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 recognizes the vast law enforcement experience and leadership qualities of Chief John Tegg of the Edgewood Police Department. Therefore, we proudly announce our endorsement of Chief Tegg to be the next Sheriff of Orange County, Florida.

Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge - ENDORSEMENT

The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police proudly recognizes the leadership qualities and law enforcment experience of Chief John Tegg of the Edgewood Police Department and announces our unanimous endorsement for the election of Chief John Tegg as the Orange County Sheriff.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64 - ENDORSEMENT

Orange County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 officially requested our support for your candidacy for sheriff....In support of our brothers and sisters of the Orange County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93, and in solidarity with our State and other local lodges we stand together and support you for Orange County Sheriff.

Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge, District 7 - ENDORSEMENT

Chief Tegg served the citizens of Orange County as a member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 27 years, rising to the rank of Division Chief. John continued to serve as a Reserve Officer for the Longwood Police Department before accepting his current position as Chief of the Edgewood Police Department where he continues his long career in public service in law enforcement.

Orange County Professional Firefighters - ENDORSEMENT

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I inform you that the Orange County Professional Fire Fighters have joined many other public safety labor organizations and voted to endorse you for Orange County Sheriff.

Laborers' Local 517 - ENDORSEMENT

It gives me great pleasure and honor for Laborers' Local #517 to endorse your candidacy for Orange County Sheriff. We look forward to seeing integrity in your leadership to restore the honor of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

UAW Local 788 - ENDORSEMENT

Be it known to all that at the March 13, 2007 Membership Meeting of Local #788, UAW, the members unanimously voted to support John Tegg in his candidacy for Orange County Sheriff.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades - ENDORSEMENT

The I.U.P.A.T. members in attendance felt strongly that as Chief of Police in the City of Edgewood, you are the most qualified candidate for the job and will be best for working families in the upcoming election.

United Assn of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada- ENDORSEMENT

Our membership carefully reviewed your leadership record, ethical practices and employee relations in reaching this decision and has found you to be the superior candidate.

Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers, Local 103 - ENDORSEMENT

We have endorsed Mr. Tegg because we feel that he is the one candidate in this race who is best qualified to handle the law enforcement challenges in our communities.



Professional Endorsements
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Latino Officers Assn. Florida - PAC - ENDORSEMENT

...It is with great pleasure that we have declared your endorsement for Sheriff of Orange County, Florida, knowing that your leadership will include professionalism to the Latino community.

West Orange Political Alliance - ENDORSEMENT

You are the most suitable candidate to lead the way for West Orange County and have proven to be a champion of our community. We look forward to working with you in the future.

PAYAS Attorneys at Law - ENDORSEMENT

Please accept this letter as our support for your candidacy for Orange County Sheriff. You are welcome to use our firm's name as endorsement for your candidacy.

Orange County Cattlemen's Association - ENDORSEMENT

We are very pleased to inform you that the Orange County Cattleman's Association has voted to endorse John Tegg as our choice for Orange County Sheriff in 2008.

Orange County Cattlewoman's Association - ENDORSEMENT

It is our honor to announce that the Orange County Cattlewoman's Association has voted to endorse John Tegg as our choice for Orange County Sheriff in the 2008 election.

Orange County Farm Bureau - ENDORSEMENT

Orange County Farm Bureau board of directors has endorsed the candidacy of John Tegg III for sheriff of Orange County, FL during its regular board of directors meeting February 21, 2008.

Apopka Chamber of Commerce

Orlando Regional Realtor Association

Conservative Ministers of Central FL

Christian Chamber of Commerce

Apopka Chief newspaper

Apopka Political Alliance

Personal Endorsements
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Orange County Commissioner Fred Brummer - ENDORSEMENT

I am in strong support of your proposal to increase the number of deputies in our communities, on patrol and working with our neighbors. I salute your goal to make Orange County residents feel safe in their homes.

Daniel N. Vara Jr., Attorney at Law - ENDORSEMENT

You (John Tegg), and the outstanding career that you have had, have greatly impressed and convinced me of your dedication and proven track record in each of these areas.

Congressman Tom Feeney, 24th District - ENDORSEMENT

It is my pleasure to endorse your candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Orange County. I am confident you will serve the people of Orange County with honor and do your utmost to ensure that they can work and raise their families in a safe community.

Fran Carlton - ENDORSEMENT

Congratulations on receiving endorsements from all the major Public Safety unions in the Central Florida area. I am delighted to come along beside such great law enforcement leaders to endorse you in the 2008 Orange County Sheriff's race.

John Holmes - ENDORSEMENT

John Tegg is committed to preserving the Office of the Sheriff as an elected position that reports directly to the citizens of Orange County.... I fully support and believe in John Tegg and ask each of you to do the same.

Susan Miles - ENDORSEMENT

Please accept this letter as our support for your candidacy for Orange County Sheriff.

Alan Villaverde, Executive VP of the Peabody Hotel - ENDORSEMENT

After our discussion, I was convinced that you are the right man to replace Kevin Beary... I would be happy to support your candidacy for this very important position.

Law Office of David A. Webster, P.A. - ENDORSEMENT

Please accept this letter as our support for your candidacy for Orange County Sheriff. You are welcome to use our firm's name as endorsement for your candidacy.

Mayor Emeritus Carl Langford - ENDORSEMENT

You have the experience, integrity and strong communication and leadership skills necessary to provide the security and law and order that Orange County residents and its millions of yearly visitors expect and deserve.

Senator Daniel Webster

Senator Carey Baker

Representative Sandy Adams

Representative Frank Attkisson

Representative Dean Cannon

Representative Chris Dorworth

Representative Andy Gardiner

Representative Bryan Nelson

Representative Steve Precourt

Representative David Simmons

Malone Stewart - Former Undersheriff for Orange County Sheriff's Office



Letters of Support and Thanks
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The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves

...Recognizes John Tegg...as a patriotic employer for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force.

1st Latino Golf Tournament Letter of thanks

...Your support of the First Latino Open Golf Tournament made it possible to raise funds needed to help improve the lives of many families in Central Florida. Events such as the First Latino Open play a critical role in the continuous development of Lation Leadership...

City Council of Edgewood Accreditation Letter

...Chief, you are our city's "better tomorrow" that is here today, always setting an example of integrity. We are very fortunate to have your leadership, your outstanding staff and your vision for a better and safer community for all of us.

Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Board

In recognition and appreciation for John Tegg serving as a member of Valencia's Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Board ...