Pax Centurion - Election 2010

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BPPA Awarded$16.5 Million

Settlement forMuni Grievances

BPPA Endorses Tim Cahillfor Governor

Murphy, Glodis, Rush, Coppinger and PondAlso Receive Unions Support

By Jim Carnell,Pax Editor

Although this special edition of thePax Centurion was initially sup-posed to be solely dedicated to politicalissues, a recent decision of the State La-

bor Rel ati ons Commission whichawarded the BPPA a $16.5 million settle-ment cannot be ignored or delayed untilthe next (September-October) issue ofthePax.

The award, which is reportedly thehighest award to any public employeegroup in the states history, was issuedon August 20th, 2010 (MUP-1085). Theoriginal case, in which the BPPA chargedthe City of Boston with violating thecollective bargaining agreement by em-

ploying the Boston Municipal Police(they have since been disbanded) insteadof BPPA members to provide police ser-vices in the citys public housing devel-opments, was filed in September, 1994.After winding its way through LaborRelations hearings, appeals, more ap-

peals, ad nauseum, the BPPA finally pre-

vailed when the Massachusetts SupremeJudicial Court refused to hear another ap-

peal from the City. The case ended up inthe Division of Labor Relations to de-termine the exact of damages owed toBPPA members.

The City initially took the positionthat the case was worth nothing; theBPPA, of course, argued otherwise. Af-ter years of legal wrangling, first withBPPA attorney Susan Horwitz and fi-nally with BPPA attorney John Becker(Sandulli, Grace, et al, 617-523-2500, 40School Street, Boston, MA.), the deci-

Get Out and Vote!State PrimarySeptember 14th

State ElectionNovember 2nd

See inside for Candidate Responses to BPPA Questionnair

Tim CahillBPPA Endorsee for Governor

Stephen J. MurphyBPPA Endorsee for State Treasurer

Guy GlodisBPPA Endorsee for State Audit

Michael F. RushBPPA Endorsee for State Senate Suffolk & Norfolk District

Ed CoppingerBPPA Endorsee for State Rep. 10th Suffolk District

Rick PondBPPA Endorsee for SheriffPlymouth County


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BPPA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

BPPA COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

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Brian Reaney Tom CorbettJohn Bates Jimmy Carnell

Michael Leary Robert AnthonyBob Luongo James Warmsley

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David Fitzgerald Michael SullivanRichard McCormack

Steve Parham Vincent StephensJohn McDonald

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Timothy GoldenJoe Miskel Mark Bruno

Patrick Rose Chuck KelleyRobert Young

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Scott Yanovitch Robert ButlerGreg Lynch Samuel Berte

Tom Barrett

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Paul Nee Lawrence CalderoneGerald Rautenberg

Arthur McCarthy Angel FigueroaChris Morgan Richard Jordan

Daniel Byrne Peter Moscaritolo

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IDENT. UNIT Michael GriffinDRUG UNIT Paul Quinn

YVSF Robert Griffin Vance Mills

M.O.P.

Otis HarewoodPeter Cabrera

RADIO SHOP

John Kundy

TURRET

John Conway Curtis CarrollHorace Kincaide

ACADEMY / RANGEEVIDENCE MANAGEMENT HARBOR

Jeff Tobin

E.S.U.

Hector Cabrera Francis Deary

HEADQUARTERS

AWARDS

Bob Butler Gerald Rautenberg Pat Rose

GRIEVANCE

Bob Butler Jim Carnell Brian ReaneyMike Leary Tom Pratt Dave Fitzgerald

BUILDING

Tom Nee

BARGAINING

Tom Nee Ron MacGillivrayTom Pratt Dave Fitzgerald

LEGISLATIVE

Jim Barry

MassPULL

Jim Barry

K-9

Kevin Ford

MASTER AT ARMS

Robert Lundbohm Mike MurphyJohn RogersEric Hardin

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Jim Barry

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Jim Carnell Mark Bruno Pat Rose

BYLAWS

Tom Nee

HEALTH and SAFETY / LABOR MANAGEMENT

John Kundy

ELECTIONS

Dave Fitzgerald

EDUCATION

Tom Nee

DETAILS / OVERTIME

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From the President:Thomas J. Nee

Time to MakeHistory

Happy Labor Day. We have hope andopportunity this November 2 to re-shape the landscape and future of Massa-chusetts with our choice for Governor. Formany years Democrats have been hailed asthe protector of the working class. Recenthistory has taught us that they have aban-doned that ideology and many in the work-ing class have abandoned them, seekinghope and protection in the Republican Partyseemingly becausethey are the alterna-tive as was the caselast January in thespecial election forUS Senate. Whetheryoure personal po-litical view is liberalor conservative nei-ther major partycandidate represents

the interest of theworking class andespecially our mem-

bership and the irloved ones, its timethat we elect aleader who protectsand represents ourinterests.

Born of this dis-trust in the electedand an exclusivetwo party system isa new independentspirit, a spirit driven by a large populationof people that is sick and tired of elected

officials who are motivated by favorablemedia reviews. No one I know thinks thateither major party is doing a good job orhas a monopoly on good ideas; seeminglythe issues they have advanced in recentyears are not that important.

We need leaders who distinguish them-selves from traditional partisan politics andrepresent the best of both sides. An electedleader who is willing to safeguard the fu-ture, honor agreements and who will walkthe walk, not talk the talk.

I think you will find that characteristicin all of the BPPA endorsed candidates thiselection season and I hope that I can add alittle insight into that reasoning.

By way of example there is no need to

waste your time and qualify why we haveno confidence in the current leader of theCommonwealth given his past performance.Given the lack of labor endorsements I thinkmany in the unionized working class pre-scribe to our reasoning. A careful look atthe Republican candidate reveals very dis-turbing positions with regard to collective

bargaining, health insurance and the futureof our pensions. He has publicly stated thatif elected he would have health care re-moved from our collective bargainingagreements, thereby removing any oppor-tunity for the BPPA to protect those ben-

We have supported andsent candidates to theWhite House; togetherwe can send a big timemessage this electionseason. We are proud toadvance the candidacy

of Tim Cahill forGovernor and all ourendorsees, onNovember 2, 2010 getout and vote, if youcant get there, get anabsentee ballot, yourfuture and quality of lifedepends on it.

efits, further he has stated time andagain that if elected he would disman

pension system as we know it, givposition on those two significant benefitspossibly understand how any BPPA mcan consider that candidate for governo

Unlike years past we have a thirvery viable choice our Endorsed canfor GovernorTim Cahill. Tim is a pof a working class family, nurtured

values that wfind not onlthetically ple

but importantday to day infof his decisioning. He is notlionaire like thers; he valuerelies on his care and his p

to take care family and hnot only nowhis post retirlife. He has putaken positionclearly are gorattle the doour detractorsmedia. Many

predicted he be out of the rLabor Day, have called

straw for the Democrats, here we areDay and he is still here stronger than

When the BPPA endorsed Tim CaGovernor a subsequent Rasmusseshowed him at about 9 percent and tamerciless beating by the Republicanernors Association, he weathered thatand today we find him at nearly 24 pin a similar poll and the momentumcampaign is growing.

Experts are now suggesting that this tightening and it is my belief that thethe public hears from the candidatmore people will prescribe to our wthinking. When he ran for State Trehe was fourth of four heading into thestretch, he secured the confidence million voters and elected.

Again many polling experts hav

gested that in a tight three way race800,000 votes elect our next governoonly do I think Tim Cahill can achiev

plateau, I believe he deserves yourconsideration for your support and v

We have supported and sent candto the White House; together we can

big time message this election seasoare proud to advance the candidacy oCahill for Governor and all our endoon November 2, 2010 get out and vyou cant get there, get an absentee your future and quality of life depenit.

EDITORIAL POLICY


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www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION Election 2010 P

Message from the Vice President:

Ronald MacGillivray

Governors Election

sion was rendered on August 20 th by hearing officerErica Chrystal. The City of Boston agreed to payBPPA members, past and present, a total of $16.5million dollars for violating the terms of the BPPAscollective bargaining agreement by hiring an out-side agency to perform duties which were solelythe domain of BPPA members.

Under the terms of the settlement, ALL (andONLY) BPPA members who were covered by thecollective bargaining agreement from October 1,

1994 through September 30th, 2003, will share inthe total award. The 9-year period has been dividedinto 36 equal quarters. Since some members retired,were promoted, left employment, etc. etc., the ex-act number of eligible participants has yet to be de-termined; the City is currently attempting to formu-late that number. Once the exact number of eligibleindividuals has been determined, a dollar figure can

be affixed to each quarter, and damages per-mem-ber can be exactly figured. Some members who re-mained in the BPPA during the entire period of timewill receive credit for all 36 quarters, others whoretired or were promoted to another bargaining unit

will receive credit only for the time they were BPPAmembers. (Neither the Superior Officers Federationnor the Detectives Benevolent Society chose to jointhe BPPA in filing the lawsuit in 1994, for reasonsunknown; therefore, their members will not share inthe award.)

It is hoped that the award will be paid sometimebefore Christmas, 2010. Much credit and thanksshould be paid to BPPA President Tom Nee, Vice-President Ron MacGillivray, Attorneys SusanHorwitzandJohn Becker,and a host of other BPPAofficers, representatives, members (and even non-members!! We know who you are and thank you!) who testified, assisted, or in any way participated inthis award, the largest in Massachusetts public em-

ployee history. Violating collective bargaining agree-ments does have a price. Perseverance in pursuit ofrighting a wrong is a virtue. Although there will un-doubtedly be nitwit, Monday-morning quarterbacks,who will moan that it should have been more, blah,

blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda; dismiss them forwhat they are. The BPPA fought the fight and wonthe battle for our members.

The last couple of months should really help de-fine the candidates and where they stand givenat least three debates scheduled for television. Dur-ing the Scott Brown U.S. Senate election the threetelevised debates changed a large percentage of vot-ers based on projected, out-of control health care

spending, no identifiable revenue sources to pay forthe growth of future entitlements and to a lesserextent the mirandizing of terrorists. More recentlythe enforcement of illegal immigration has becomea hot button issue. That election was more about the

values, beliefs and direction that the President wastaking the country than about the candidates them-selves. And finally the Presidents visit had a directimpact on the voters fusing a Scott Brown victoryhaving the President extend his vacation til early

November would help the cause immensely.This election is similarly winnable forTim Cahill

given the increased exposure of candidates posi-tions.

GovernorDeval Patrickwill have the endorse-ment of the Globe Editorial Board if only for hisstance in abolishing the police educational incen-tive and backing the more costly flaggers. The

Tim (Cahill)s policies and opinions are to the rightof the Republican candidate they are boththoughtful and prudent and that is why hell winand deserves your vote. Look at the issues andpositions as to how they affect your wallet andyour quality of life and vote accordingly.

building trades which isusually an automatic D vote at the polls, receivedtheir whack from the Governor with his insistenceto not leave his core, liberal base support by not en-dorsing the racinos. Members of the building tradesare a tight-knit group who know where their bread is

buttered. I donot believemany lean tothe left on so-cial issuesand with jobcreation andemployment

being thenumber two

priority of theGovernor Tim Cahill. If he wasnt already the firstchoice of building trade members, he certainly is now.

According to an article in the Boston Globe onJune 24th with Yvonne Abraham, Charlie Bakerdescribes himself as to the left of Barack Obama

on social issues and is frustrated that more folks dontappreciate that. Now if I was a Bakerbacker thatwould send me running for the only alternative Tim Cahill. The article goes on to say, Time andagain weve seen him (Charlie Baker) executing somerather uncomfortable-looking contortions to protecthis right side from say-anything-to-win Tim Cahill.Tims policies and opinions are to the right of theRepublican candidate they are both thoughtful and

prudent and that is why hell win and deserves yourvote. Look at the issues and positions as to how theyaffect your wallet and your quality of life and voteaccordingly.

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CANDIDATES,QUESTIONS AND

TAX CUTSBy Jim Barry,BPPA Legislative Agent

Candidates endorsed by the BPPA for statewide officeTim Cahill for Governor, Steve Murphy for Treasand Guy Glodis for Auditor. Locally West Roxbury/Norw

Senate seat is Mike Rush and State Representative isCoppinger andRick Pond got the nod for Plymouth ShePlease get out and make sure you and your family votes foour endorsed candidates. They have your familys best inests in their heart and head.

On top of the candidates running for office, there are petition questions on the ballot. Namely, ballot Questioand Question 3. Question 1 would repeal the alcohol salesincrease that was passed last year. The funding from this

provides funding that are critical to alcohol and substance abtreatment efforts. Without the tax, the money comes from sowhere else in the pot. Question 3 would repeal the salesincrease that was also put into place last year and generahundreds of millions of dollars for the local aid and the geral fund.

If youre a public servant police officer, EMT, teache

other public employee you must make the connection that ypaycheck, health care and retirement all comes from taIncome taxes, sales taxes, capital gains taxes, excise and prerty taxes all pay for our wages and benefits. There must

be and can not be any disconnect from this fact. If you votfavor of either of these repeals, you are voting against yoself. Everything we bring home to our families on a wee

basis is connected to a tax in some form or another. Our fain our own hands on this vote. By voting against thesecreased taxes you are voting against your family and yoursVote no on both of these repeals and just as importantly hyour family vote against them too.

Sure there are good arguments made that some tax mois being wasted. (No clearer example of waste than DePatricks Flagmen andCharlie Bakers Big Dig). Take tax paid boondoggle and make that an example as to why

should vote to repeal these taxes. But know that program local aid are out of the general fund. It isnt one program sus another. All taxes go into one pot and out of that pot, coour paychecks and benefits. There is no protest vote.

The sales tax cut question and estimates that state govement faces another $2 billion gap between ongoing revenand spending. This is before these repeals of taxes are factointo the equation. Tax cut backers view the plans as criticadriving down government spending and allowing citizenkeep more of their cash while opponents predict tax cuts spur more severe cuts in essential (police, EMS, fire and teaers) public services.

Dont get caught up in live free or die of New Hamshire. Our northern neighboring state is number one in prerty taxes in the country. Upwards of 61% of the opera

budget in New Hampshire comes from property taxes. No s

tax and little income taxes up there. But if you own propyour load is the heaviest in the U.S.A. There is no free ranywhere. Ive gotten to the point of; there isnt a tax I dolike.

Beyond income taxes, Massachusetts derives 34.3 percof its total government revenues from property taxes, 1

percent from sales taxes, 6.4 percent from corporate taxes 4.2 percent from licenses and other taxes. All tax revenudown. If your not working (income tax), your not buying (stax), no profits (capital gains tax) this cycle is ongoing right now with little end in sight. On top of it all more foneed public services.


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Treasury Notes:Thomas Pratt, BPPA TreasurerGet Out The Vote for OUR FRIENDS!

As always, I hope to find everyone do-ing well. Also, I hope everyone hasbeen enjoying the summer weather withfamily and friends. This is the Labor Day,

political issue of your newspaper, ThePax.The object of this particular issue is to giveyou, the membership some information onsome of the candidates who are running foroffice in this particular cycle of elections.The BPPA endorsement process starts witha candidate answering a questionnaire sentout by our legislative agent. The answersare then given to your House of Represen-tatives to be disseminated to each reps shift.After feedback from the shifts, then comesa vote of endorsement at one of the houseof reps meetings. That is the process forendorsing a candidate, somewhat of an ab-

breviated version.Just for informational purposes, Jay

Broderickand I dropped off the question-naire to each of the candidates for gover-nor. They were put it in the hands of a stafferat the each headquarter. UPS also sent it to

each candidates office. No one personmakes a decision to endorse any candidate,so in saying that I would like to start offwith the race for Governor.

The BPPA House of Representatives, inan overwhelming majority has voted to en-dorse TreasurerTim Cahill for Governor.This was done at the May, House of Repre-sentatives meeting. The motion to endorsewas made by then Rep. Pat Rose and sec-onded by then Secretary Jay Broderick.Treasurer Cahills answers to the question-naire were the most appropriate, plain andsimple. Charlie Bakers were not and thecurrent Governor did not seek our endorse-ment. You, the Membership of the BPPA,have to spread the word for our candidate.There is no primary for Tim because he isrunning as an Independent. You will see hisname on the ballot at the general electionin November. Get the word out. You mayeven possibly have to open the treasure chestfor him. Unfortunately, Mr. Bakers and theGovernors commercials are being spon-sored by national groups which enable themnot to draw down on their cash reserve be-fore the big push after Labor Day.

Next on the agenda, the office of StateAuditor. At the August, House of Repre-

sentatives meeting the BPPA voted to en-dorse Guy W. Glodis for this position. Guyis a former State Senator and the currentSheriff of Worcester County. He is a verycompetent candidate for this position. He

will not quiver under the weight of the me-dia, when it comes to giving honest answersto tough questions. The person who is run-ning against him in the Democratic PrimaryisSuzanne Bump. She was a cabinet mem-

ber of Governor Patricks administration,actually the Secretary of Labor. Need I sayanymore? The primary for this election will

be held on September 14, 2010. Get out andvote for Guy!

This next Endorsement from our Asso-ciation is for the position of State Treasurer.The BPPA chose to endorse Boston CityCouncilorSteve Murphy.When push cameto shove over the years, Steve more often,than not, chose to cover our backs. He is ahard worker and advocate for the workingguy or gal. Steve will be running in the pri-mary in September against SteveGrossman. Dont get the Steves mixed up!This is a very important position and weneed someone who will listen and it is myfeeling and the feeling of the House of Reps.that Murphy will do this.

The next endorsement voted on at theAugust, House of Representatives meetingwas the Senate race in West Roxbury andRoslindale. The BPPA choice for this posi-tion is Mike Rush. Mike Rush is the cur-rent State Representative for the area. Mikehas been an advocate on a lot of our issues.He has gone to battle for us with his ownleadership up at the Golden Dome in the

past months over your benefits and poten-tial work (casino gambling).

Next, is the State Representatives seatthat will be vacated by Mike Rush when he

wins his Senate seat (I hope). The BPPAspick for this spot is Ed Coppinger. I havealso been told by a boatload of our mem-

bers that he is the choice to fill this positionwhen it becomes vacated. Ed has family on

our job and his answers to the questionnairewere very good. Out of all of the local elec-tions, this is the one that generated the mostcalls to my office.

Plymouth County Sheriff, our candidatefor this spot is Rick Pond. He is a formerSuffolk County Deputy Sheriff and UnionRepresentative. Rick comes from a long line

A Former Labor SecretarySuzanne Bump,

Without Labor EndorsementsYes, Deval Patricks former Secretary of LaborSuzanne Bump has little to nolabor endorsements in her race forJoe DeNuccis open seat as auditor. (BPPAendorsedGuy Glodis) This slight isnt an accident. Her tenure as the chief laboradvocate in the Deval Patrick administration was a disaster. Recently at the Mass.AFL-CIO public forum for candidates, Bump was asked a question about collective

bargaining which she refused to answer. A labor advocate that cant or wont answera question on collective bargaining? Yep, you heard it right. Bump claimed shewouldnt answer the question because people were trying to spot her. Wow. You cantmake this stuff up.

BUILD CASINOS INMASSACHUSETTS NOW!

Some Fast Facts

Myth vs. Fact: A Reality CheckOpponents of resort-style casinos will say anything t o keep these projects out

Massachusetts. Just look at the questions theyll ask to seed doubt in supporters

Will resort casinos really generate millions of dollars in new revenue for Massachsetts?

Will the addition of resort casinos hurt local businesses, or proven revenue machilike the Massachusetts State Lottery?

Dont resort casinos lead to increases in gambling addiction and crime?Dont be fooled. Get the facts here The Facts on Resort Casinos in Massachuset

and arm yourself to push back against the myths and hype.

Massachusetts residents in 2009:

Bay Staters spent $968.3 million at the Connecticut casinos, and Rhode Island aMaine racinos;

Spending by Bay Staters generated $230 million in tax revenues to Connecticut, RhoIsland, and Maine state governments.

Since New Englands casinos and slot parlors opened, Massachusetts residents hav

Overall, Bay Staters have now spent over $11 billion since the Connecticut casinand Rhode Island racinos began operating in 1992, and the Maine racino in Nov 20

Overall, that spending has generated over $4 billion in tax revenues for those thrstates.

When it comes to creating jobs, Massachusetts casinos will:

Create thousands of construction jobs; Create thousands of resort casino jobs, with employment preference for Massach

setts residents; Create more than 3,000 new jobs within the non-casino private sector, through n

small and medium-sized business development and expansion; and Grow the states tourism and hospitality sectors, as well as generate new domes

and international visitations in convention and meeting business.

When it comes to generating revenue, Massachusetts casinos will:

Provide nearly $3 bil lion in new capital investment within the states economy; Generate upwards of $600 million in licensing fees to the state even before a sing

slot machine reel spins or a hand of blackjack is dealt; and Generate $400 to $500 million annually in new tax revenues to the state.

More revenue statistics

Spend more than $400 million for goods and services annually among small and mdium-sized businesses, with vendor preference for Massachusetts-based business

Provide Massachusetts cities and towns with a significant increase in local aid if onhalf of all gross gaming revenues (GGR) are dedicated to local aid;

Provide each resort casinos host community with annual payments of between $12 million; and

Provide contiguous communities with annual payments of up to $600,000.

I would just like to state as an Association, we need

you and your family members to get out and votefor our candidates and if possible, give up sometime and resources. Our endorsement is only asstrong as our voters and that is you, the body ofthe BPPA.

of Boston Police Of-ficers. His grandfa-ther and father were members of ou

partment. Many of our Membersworked for the Suffolk County Sheri

partment over the years and whoformer colleagues of Ricks stated tis a stand up guy and was a strong advfor deputy sheriffs rights.

In closing, I would just like to statAssociation, we need you and your members to get out and vote for our dates and if possible, give up some timresources. We as an Association neeour Membership to pull the lever forthe above mentioned candidates. Odorsement is only as strong as our and that is you, the body of the BPPmember, if you have a question or cocall down to the hall and voice it to the members of your leadership teanot let problems fester, make a call anto one of us. As always keep your guand watch each others backs!


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Secretary Spread:Patrick Rose, BPPA SecretaryPolitics As Usual? I Certainly Hope Not!

Irealize that this issue of thePax and thisarticle is supposed to be dedicated entirelyto the politics of the day and the currentflock of candidates vying for our vote. Whowe, as a Union, are endorsing and who wewould like to see fall off the face of the earthor possibly get hit square on the head witha falling meteorite! However, would you

please indulge me this paragraph to say abig Thank You to everyone that supportedme in my recent campaign for the positionof Secretary of this terrific organization. Iwas absolutely flabbergasted with the hun-dreds, (I mean literally hundreds), of tele-

phone calls and dozens of visits to my homeby members of this organization offering

me their support and help in my quest tobecome your secretary. I was quite humbled,no matter how elated I felt, that I ran unop-

posed and assumed the position in accor-dance with our by-laws. I realize that I have

big shoes to fill, but promise to always domy best for you, the member. I ran on amandate to keep you informed and hope-fully involved, I promise that I will! Thoseof you that know me, know that I will serveyou with Honor, Integrity and Commitmentas promised! Those who dont know me,will. I look forward to working with andrepresenting the entire membership of theBoston Police Patrolmens Association.Once again Thank You for your support andencouragement!

Well my friends, it seems to be that timeof year again! You cant turn on the TV orlisten to the radio without hearing thosedreaded political commercials. You knowthe ones Im talking about; negative, nega-tive and more negative! Sometimes it seemsthere isnt a single candidate out there thatwants to talk about his or her record, thatwants to discuss how to right the wrongs orcorrect the problems, all they seem to wantto talk about is, how bad the other guy/gal

is, how bad the other guys/gals record ison this subject or that subject. The ads thatdrive me absolutely insane are all the onesthat are produced for and by out of state

people. Those are the worst, you know, theones where the accents are phony, wherethey pronounce Worcester as Worchestireand Boston as Bahstan. Where the mediaclowns try and impress you with their re-spective knowledge of our home town, only

problem is they are constantly mistakenabout their supposed facts and as far as thecomedy routines, give me a break, YOUALL BETTER KEEP THE DAY JOBS.

Excuse me I digress, we have found a le-gitimate candidate for Governor of thisCommonwealth. A man that doesnt run onnegatives, a man that has the courage andintegrity to take on all of the naysayers, aman that will not only point out the wrongs

but has a plan that hes not afraid to bequoted on. We have found a man that stands

by his values, who believes in law and or-der, who has the intestinal fortitude to standwith us, the men and woman who wear the

blue, the men and woman that are willingto sacrifice it all to keep this society going.This candidate, unlike the others, doesntuse us as a backdrop; he stands by us andhas stood with us! His name is Tim Cahill

and with your help he will be the next Gov-ernor of the Commonwealth of Massachu-setts! Tim is a regular guy that gets it. Hesa working guy from Quincy that gets up andgoes out and earns a living for his family,he understands the day to day heartaches.He understands how hard it is to make endsmeet and to keep it all together in these try-ing times. Tim is not only an Independentin name, but in life, he left a Party that for-got about their roots! He left a Party thatwas supposed to look out for the workingmen and woman of this state and country.Hes leaving a job, that of State Treasurer,that he could have probably held onto forlife, because he truly believes that this stateneeds a new leader, a back to basics leader,an honest leader. He is the man that can

bring integrity and moral courage back intothe corner office! Look, its a no-brainer, Iknow that some still believe that the Demo-crats are the Unions friend, but wake up itsOVER! Deval hates us; Deval has been with

big business his entire life. Deval has liedto us from the minute he entered the corneroffice. Deval is no better than some carpet

bagger that flew into town with a line of B/S that we all fell for. Another rich Chicago

elitist windbag that B/Sd his way into poli-tics and never worked a day in his life. Theguy is such a snake that he backdoored theClintons after getting his start through them.Deval has legislated our hard earned moneyout of our contract. Deval has demonizedus to the public and made us out to be pub-lic enemies instead of proudly declaring thatwe are hard working public servants. Thisguy would use us as cannon fodder if hehad his choice. Talk about the Lying King,theres no bigger one than Deval. This guywould rather fund an automobile for somefelonious junkie maggot than put a nickel

into working peoples pockets. Big businessand his rich corporate friends wont betouched; however he will continue to rip offwhatever is left of the middle class in thisstate. As far as Charlie,puulllease! I un-derstand that due to our profession we tendto lean a little to the right, (some of us tendto be right of Attila the Hun). I fully under-stand that we believed that the RepublicanParty was the Stars & Stripes Party, youknow: home, apple pie, Mom, ice cream andof course strong support for our military.Dont be fooled, its all becoming a facade.The ole centrist Republican is going theway of the dinosaur. John Wayne is dead,Ronald Reagan gave up his Union ways along time prior to being elected Presidentand oh yah, hes dead too. Sorry guys andgals, they just dont make Republicans likethey used to. I know as cops that we sup-

port the red, white and blue, that we as agroup lean towards the party that has provenstrong when faced with adversity and orthreats against our Nation. However, Charlie

Baker is NOT that guy! Charlie is a Re-publican when it comes to screwing the civilservant or blaming us for all the current fi-nancial woes! Hes about cutting the taxesthat support your salary ONLY, Not aboutcutting the Inflated Social Welfare programsthat this state hosts. Charlies own words ina recent interview: Most people dont re-alize that when it comes to social welfareprograms, Im left of Barack Obama,NICE Charlie, just what we need in Mas-sachusetts! This guy wants to take your pen-

sion and turn it over to a 401K, wow we allknow how well thats going, just look at thestock market returns for the past two years.This guy actually agrees with Deval on de-stroying your bargained health care benefitsand forcing you into the G.I.C. This woulddouble your contribution and as far as co-

pays, you might as well start the loan pro-cess now! Chucky boy has also signed onto the destroy civil service crowd support-

ing Devals underground team ofsubversives. Charlie is a guy that simplyhates unions because they win the fight in

protec ting the lit tle guy against richarseholes like him. When are we as a groupgoing to wake up and realize that rich peopledont like us. They dont want us mixingwith them, they dont want us eating in theirrestaurants, they dont want us attendingtheir schools and they certainly dont wantto give us any sort of compensation that willallow you any of the aforesaid amenities.Charlie fits this mold to a tee, take the B/Sads about shooting ball and stick em. He is

not a good guy and heWILL BE WORSE

THAN DEVAL if that is at all posscould go on and on about the sociastatus, big business, the rich vs. the us etc. , but if you really dont get ityou never will. Tim Cahill is the onldidate that will work for the middlehe is the only candidate that undereveryday working folks like us. Pleasfor your yard sign, put a bumper sticyour car, get on line and send him a call everyone you know to get them tfor Tim, throw a house party, whatevinvolved! This guy really can makeference, especially to YOU! Beliewhen I tell you that you can make thference. Remember, no one knew whoBrown was, thirty days before the elenow hes your Senator!

So with that being said, who elsewe lent our support to through enments? For State Auditor we are askiyou support Guy Glodis. Guy is a

law enforcement person with a solidground in public service. Guy is curthe elected Sheriff of Worcester CGuy proved himself in politics as aSenator. Guy has always been a frithe BPPA and now we are asking yreturn the favor. Not only is Guy th

person for the job, but hes running aSuzanne Bump, which in itself shoenough motivation for you to get thout for Guy!

Next in the bull pen would be a ve

friend of the BPPA: Steve Murphy.has thrown his hat in the ring for Statesurer. Steve has always been a friendBPPAs throughout his many years ocated service in the Boston City CoSteve has always been open and honeus and is a true friend of working mewoman. He has spent many a tirelesssorting through the quagmire of citytics to ensure that the truth be told and

ing people get their day. Please havfamily and friends cast that vote forMurphy as Treasurer.

A little south of Boston we have anamedRick Pond running for ShePlymouth County. We have a lot of families in Plymouth County that we ask to please get on board with Rickfor Sheriff. A dedicated man andworker, he has always been thereneeded! You could say that the BPDRicks blood, seeing that his FatheGrandfather are former members

Speaking of endorsements, some people todaydont believe that Union Endorsements meanmuch. Some politicians dont believe that Unionendorsements have strength. I believe that UnionEndorsements can be as strong today as theywere years ago and we can prove it by stickingwith the endorsed candidate.

The Union only endorses a candidate after alengthy process in which we ask questions and

more questions for our members benefit.We demand answers in writing so we can holdcandidates to their promises or expose them asliars, such as Deval Patrick.


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department! Show that your Union En-dorsement still counts and get the vote outforRick Pond the next Plymouth CountySheriff.

RepresentativeMike Rush is running forthe State Senate from the West Roxbury andRoslindale District. Mike is a longtimefriend of the BPPA and its members. Mikeis a neighborhood guy that has never for-

gotten his roots. Mike has done an out-standing job as a State Representative forhis constituents and is always there whencalled upon. Mike deserves your vote; getthe family and friends out there to cast that

ballot!Speaking of endorsements, some people

today dont believe that Union Endorse-ments mean much. Some politicians dont

believe that Union endorsements havestrength. I believe that Union Endorsementscan be as strong today as they were yearsago and we can prove it by sticking withthe endorsed candidate. Dont believe the

person that tells you oh, the Union en-dorsed so and so, but you vote for whoever,make up your own mind. Put away child-ish arguments and B/S excuses and get thevote out forYOUR CANDIDATES, OURCANDIDATES!The Union only endorsesa candidate after a lengthy process in whichwe ask questions and more questions forour members benefit. We demand answers

in writing so we can hold candidates to theirpromises or expose them as liars, such asDeval Patrick. We as a Union only make anendorsement after your shift representativehas been given a complete copy of all ques-tionnaires. Only then, after being providedthe material and the time to discuss pos-sible endorsements with you the member,do we move forward for a formal endorse-ment. Dont take away you own strength,stick with the endorsements and fight forthose candidates that we, as a FraternalUnion, have endorsed in your best interest!UNITY & STRENGTH!

Politics As Usual?I Certainly Hope Not!(continued from page 5)

The Candidates Answer the BPPA Questionnaire

BPPA Questions to the Candidates

1. If elected will you stand by the answers you provide to the ques-tionnaire, even if it would cause you to break with leadership?

2. Do you fully support the educational incentive for police officersknown as the Quinn Bill as defined under Chapter 41 Section108L and if elected will you support full and sustained funding?

Would you sponsor amendments to insure these objectives? Pleaseexplain.

3. Do you support the use of police details at roadside constructionsites? Please explain.

4. Do you support exclusive Massachusetts State Police jurisdictionin the current casino legislation? Do you support the exclusivejurisdiction the State Police currently have on all Massport prop-erty (including housing) within the City of Boston? Do you sup-port exclusive jurisdiction for any law enforcement agency in theCommonwealth?

5. Will you support the full funding and staffing of the Joint LaborManagement Committee? If elected will you sponsor amendmentsto insure these objectives?

6. Do you believe Massport (or any other tax exempted entity) shouldbe exempt from paying taxes on property it is developing for hous-

ing and other commercial business uses? Please explain.

7. Do you believe it is the responsibility of local government to bar-gain with its unions over health insurance? Would you supportany attempts to circumvent the law that would give municipali-ties the power of plan design over employee health insurance?Please explain.

8. Do you support the current defined benefit retirement compen-sation plan? Do you believe in capping of the current pensionbenefit? Please explain.

9. Have you ever crossed a BPPA or any union/labor picket line?Please explain.

10. A police officers lifespan has been shown to be shortened fromthe stress of the job and they are more vulnerable to disabilitiesafter the age of 55. Do you support the eligible age allowing police

officers to retire at 55?

Stephen J. MurphyENDORSEDCandidate for State Treasurer

I appreciate the opportunity to once againrespond to your questionnaire in my questto receive your endorsement There are nocandidates in this race who can match mylong and proud history with the BPPA. As Iam sure you are aware my father was a long-

time and founding member of the BPPA.I am honored to stand before you and to

continue to reiterate my one hundred per-cent support for both the BPPA in particu-lar and organized labor in general.

As you may know, I chaired the originalhearing in 1998 leading to the acceptanceof Quinn Bill benefits by the City of Bos-ton. I supported and testified in favor of a

bill that would continue the use of policedetails at roadside construction sites. I addedlanguage in the Convention Center bill in1998 that would require primary jurisdic-tion for police, fire, and EMTs in the sea-

port area to be Bostons. At the very least,no outside agency should have exclusive ju-

risdiction within the geographical bound-aries of the city.

I support full funding and staffing of theJoint Labor Management Committee. 1 amand have been leading the fight for tax fair-ness with concrete efforts at increasing theamount of PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes)

payments that our non-profit institutionalpartners contribute.

I believe in and have consistently dem-onstrated my support for the collective bar-gaining rights of organized labor. The de-fined benefit retirement plan is a contractwith current employees that must be hon-ored. If the legislature attempts to changeit, those changes could only be prospective

in nature.As you are aware, I have never crossed a

picket line under any circumstances and Ido not intent to start now. Further, I con-tinue to support the 55 age eligibility for

police officers.

In short, I am proud to support law en-forcement. I understand and appreciate thefunction you perform and I look forward tocontinuing our positive relationship as yournext state treasurer.

Guy GlodisENDORSEDCandidate for State Auditor

1. Throughout my public service career,

Ive maintained an independent spiritby working with all elected officials,regardless of political affiliation, to ad-dress our most pressing public safetyissues. In order for the Auditor to re-main effective, the Auditors Officemust preserve his ability to objectivelyevaluate each program on its merits, un-fettered by political influence.

2. First as Chairman of the Public SafetyCommittee in the Legislature, and nowas Worcester County Sheriff, I remaina vocal proponent of the Quinn Bill.

There is little doubt that an edupolice force has a direct correlathe professionalism and effectivof each officer. It is in the stateinterest, both financially and folic safety, to encourage the coneducation of its law enforcemenfessionals, and I will fight to ensuQuinn Bills existence.

3. a) I adamantly support the use lice officers on construction site d

b) Continuing on the exemplaryof Auditor DeNucci, I think its itant to highlight the grossly exated cost savings associated withian flaggers, largely at the expe

public safety. As Auditor, I wilto closely examine the use of cflaggers and expose the true costeffort not only for taxpayer savinalso the cost incurred by local conities for pulling officers off the s

4. As a strong advocate for mutuado not believe exclusive jurisdictcomplishes the highest standa

safety that our residents expect.diction should not be mandated bislative authority alone, but muinto consideration which agency spond the quickest, with the mo

propriate resources, to an incide

5. Having sponsored legislation anget amendments to fund the Joi

bor Management Committee wthe legislature, I remain a staunc

porter.

6. I do believe we must more closamine the tax exempt statMassport and other quasi-publities as a possible source of revenuworked with local communities

past to pursue Payment In Lieu of(PILOT) for tax exempt organizand would strongly consider extethat effort to agencies, like Mawho develop commercial businterests.

7. I believe local government mugain with unions over health insuand should not be allowed to civent the collective bargaining prAs a former stewards myself, Ifirsthand the critical importance gaining over health insurance Cuts at the local level should made on the backs of hard-wunion members and their health

ance programs.8. I dont believe capping the curren

efit retirement compensation plabe an effective way for any munity to control costs.

9. Ive never crossed a picket line.

10. Because officers face an Inordihigh level of stress, anxiety, and cal problems, Im confident a ment age of 55 will allow new oto enter police work more quicklyat the same time prevent older ofrom unnecessary long-term inju


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Divo R. MonteiroCandidate for State Representative6th Suffolk District

l. If I get elected I will stand up by theanswers you provide to this question-naire.

2. Yes, I fully support the educational in-centive for police officers known as theQuinn Bill, as defined under Chapter41 Section 108L.

Matt BenedettiCandidate for State Representative10th Suffolk District

1 I will stand firmly by my responses to

this questionnaire.2. The Quinn Bill has been a successful

educational incentive program. Clearly,the demands of the job have changedin recent years and having a highly edu-cated officer benefits not only the po-lice department, but the general publicas well. Writing accurate and detailedreports, giving thorough court testi-mony and interviewing witnesses areessential components of police workthat can only be enhanced by havingan articulate and knowledgeable of-ficer. In an age of instant communica-tion and 24 hour news coverage, any

patrolman could find themselves in the

national spotlight Cambridge PoliceSgt. James Crowley personifies thespirit of the Quinn Bill. Last summer,he conducted himself in a poised andcomposed manner throughout theGates controversy while instilling pridein police officers across the country. Aneducated officer is better prepared tomake sound decisions during thecourse of his or her duties. I am againstGovernor Patricks continued efforts todiminish the Quinn Bill.

3. Police officers posted at detail sites pro-vide a range of services. Being posi-

erator for two years and have aunderstanding of the challengesciated with performing the ofteardous duties of a patrolman. served in the Guard for 8 yeahope to serve 20 years. Currentlisted service members are requa policy adjustment to reduce thto receive benefits from 60 to 55.support efforts to allow police oto retire at 55.

Ed CoppingerENDORSEDCandidate for State Represent10th Suffolk District

1. Yes, I would stand by my answthis questionnaire. Two of the rethat I am seeking the endorsemthe BPPA are because I have famthe organization and I also havefriends and constituents that are

bers as well. My job as a State Rsentative is to stand up for theicerns not follow in line with lship.

2. Yes I do. I believe a more educatlice officer is a better officer for thand the department as well as fcitizens.

a.) Yes, I will support full and susfunding for the Quinn Bill.

b.) I would support amendmentsure these objectives. I would bevocate that would fight to restoQuinn Bill. So many officers wento school to not only better edthemselves but also to receive pawas promised to them.

3. I do support the use of police deroadside construction sites. I regot into a heated argument with one in Brookline at a house thrown on my behalf. I used thample of my good friend Adamwho was working a detail on DStreet and joined in the pursuitindividual that was firing a gun

plained to this gentleman that I bit is a great way to get more polficers on the streets, especially areas that need them the most.

4. No, I do not support exclusivediction in the current casino bill

property is located within the CBoston, then Boston Police shoul

jurisdiction.

a.) No I do not. I believe not onlthat cross too much of a fine linehave to imagine that giving exc

jurisdiction to the State Policeslow down the response time fodents on that property.

b.) No I do not. I believe a jointwould be more effective policin

5. I will pledge my support to fulland staff the Joint Labor-ManagCommittee.

a.) I absolutely would. I have beefortunate this election to have re

Barry LawtonCandidate for State Representative

5th Suffolk DistrictI. I reserve the right to disagree with the

House Ieadership, which is not thesame as breaking with them. As youknow, the interests of a specific Dis-trict are and should be paramount, andleadership accommodates principledopposition from rank-and-file memberson in-District matters. I stand by myanswers to your questionnaire.

2. As a teacher and as a union activist, Ifully support the Quinn Bill as written,and will support full and sustainedfunding. This issue involves workingwith committees involving publicsafety, education, and fiscal oversight.

The Quinn Bill is a social contract be-tween rank-and-file law enforcementand the Commonwealth. I will co-sponsor legislation that enables the Stateto keep that promise.

3. Yes, for the following reasons: The sav-ings from civilian flaggers are minimalto illusory; police details enhance pub-lic safety in and around constructionsites; and given Boston residency re-quirements, anything that allows offic-ers to comfortably live and raise fami-lies in a high-cost city is to be sup-

ported.

4. 1 do not support exclusive jurisdictionfor any law enforcement agency, but

there is a real need to coordinate theirefforts, to avoid sacrificing publicsafety to turf battles.

5. Yes.

6. No, In jurisdictions like Boston, largelydependent on property taxes, such ap-

proaches diminish long-term revenueto the detriment or taxpayers and pub-lic servants alike.

7. No, I will not support circumventingnegotiated health benefits. A contractis a contract.

8. I support the current pension plan forthe reason given in my answer to Ques-tion 7.

9. No, I have never crossed a picket line.

10. Yes.

8. Yes. I do not support capping of cur-rent pension benefits.

9. No. I have stood with union workerson picket lines and would not cross aBPPA or any other picket line.

10. Yes.

3. Yes, I support the use of police detailsat roadside construction sites, becausedetails reinforce the understanding fora better comprehension for what is be-ing done on the road.

4. Yes, I support exclusive MassachusettsState Police jurisdiction in the currentcasino legislation.

5. Yes, I will support the full funding and

staffing of the Joint Labor-Manage-ment Committee. If I get elected I willsponsor amendments to insure theseobjectives.

6. Yes, I believe Massport (or any othertax exempted entity) should be exemptfrom paying taxes on property it is de-veloping for housing and other com-mercial business uses.

7. Yes, Local Government should assumethe responsibility to bargain with itsunion over health insurance to makesure everyone has health insurance witha fair premium.

8. Yes, I support the current defined ben-

efit retirement compensation plan. ButI believe we need reform on the sys-tem because there are people out therethat are collect more than one pensionat the same time.

9. No I have not crossed a BPPA or anyunion/labor picket line.

10. Yes I support the eligible age allowingpolice officers to retire at age 55.

I believe together we can!!!

tioned to rapidly respond to an emer-gency and citing reckless drivers aretwo critical public safety functions thatcould never be performed by flag-men. Ultimately, the supposed costsavings associated with flagmen werenever realized. I support police details.

4. The current legislation that would au-thorize the State Police to exert full

control over law enforcement dutiesrelative to casinos in Massachusetts isexcessive. The state should and doesenforce gaming laws. However, whennon-gaming crime occurs in casinos indifferent jurisdictions, the local policeshould be the controlling authority.Local police have a strategic advantagedue to the officers direct knowledgeof a neighborhood and its residents.Policing of proposed destination resortcasinos should be a shared responsi-

bility.

5. I support the Joint Labor-ManagementCommittee and the concept of urging

parties to collective bargaining disputes

involving municipalities and their po-lice officers and fire fighters and toagree directly on the terms of suchagreements or on a procedure to resolvethese disputes. I would sponsor amend-ments to support these objectives.

6. I see no good reason why Massportshould be exempt from paying taxeson property it is developing for com-mercial uses. I need to research this is-sue in greater detail.

7. As employers, the government has aresponsibility to bargain in good faithwith its employees. In the past, insur-ance coverage has been part of the col-lective bargaining process, including

employee contribution percentages andco-pays. To unilaterally mandate a par-ticular insurance would be incongru-ous with the spirit of collective bargain-ing in good faith. Insurance plans aresimilar to wages and other benefits thatshould be bargained.

8. Historically, defined compensationplans have been the backbone of pub-lic sector employees retirement plan.It is important for public employees toknow that after decades of service, theirretirement is secure. My father was a

public sector employee for thirty yearsand his hard earned pension allows mywidowed mother to live modestly in her

retirement. Rare instances of abuse arean aberration and should not be citedas indicative of all individuals who haveserved the commonwealth or localmunicipalities. I will fight for publicsector pensions if elected to the Mas-sachusetts House of Representatives.

9. I have never and would never cross apicket line.

10. As a member of the Massachusetts Na-tional Guard, I wear a uniform and re-spect the members of the Boston Po-lice Department. I served as a 911 op-


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Pamela JulianCandidate for State Representative10th Suffolk District

1. Yes.

2. Yes, I think we should have the mosteducated, civically engaged police of-ficers possible. This represents an is-sue where I differ from GovernorPatrick considering he has diminishedthe Quinn Bill.

3. Yes, I know officers often preventcrimes while working details. Flagmencost money as well and they do not pro-vide the same environment as uni-formed officers. This represents an-other issue where I differ from Gover-nor Patrick considering he supportsflagmen.

4. Of course, casinos often bring crimeto their surrounding areas so one lawenforcement agency should not haveexclusive jurisdiction, Also, I believethe State Police have jurisdiction overareas of the waterfront downtown. I donot think it helpful for one law enforce-ment agency to have exclusive juris-diction over areas like these, which theBoston Police can handle.

5. Yes.

6. No, I do not support a tax exemptionfor Massport in this economy.

Paul SullivanCandidate for State Representative

10th Suffolk District1. Yes, I will stand by my answers even if

it would cause me to break with lead-ership. I will be a strong and indepen-dent voice at the State House just as Iwas representing victims of crime andstanding side by side with police offic-ers as an Assistant District Attorney.

2. Yes, I fully support the Quinn Bill. Mybest friend is a Boston Police Officerwho relied on funding from the QuinnBill after we both graduated from NewEngland School of Law. I have had nu-merous conversations with Boston Po-lice Officers here in West Roxburywhile canvassing the neighborhoodsand talking with friends about theQuinn Bill. I pledged that I would fightfor the Quinn Bill because I realize thatmore educated officers means lesscomplaints of officer misconduct anda better, more rounded police forceequipped to handle a variety of inci-dents. I believe it is unfair to cut fund-ing for an education incentive that of-ficers have paid thousands of dollarsand exerted effort to obtain while rely-ing on the promise of Quinn Bill fund-ing.

3. Yes, I fully support the use of policedetails at roadside construction sites.First, I believe the use of police offic-ers at construction sites is a safety is-sue. Not only does the use of policeofficers make drivers more aware ofwhat is going on but also allows offic-ers to respond to emergencies in thearea more quickly. Second, the use ofcivilian flaggers does not result in thetype of savings that have been pro-moted. I would support legislation thatseeks to limit or eliminate the use offlaggers and promote the use of offic-ers. I also support proposed legislationoffered by Representative Marty Walsh

Rick PondENDORSED

Candidate forPlymouth County Sheriff

1 . Yes. I will stand by my answers tquestions.

2. Yes, I do support the Quinn Bil

3. Yes, I am in favor of police deroadside construction sites. I amfavor of flaggers.

4. I am in favor of the existing jutions for law enforcement agencto the casino bill, I would be in

so much support from organized laborand I have promised to reciprocate thatsupport.

6. No, I do not believe that any entityshould be free from taxation. I am notin favor of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes

program that the colleges and hospi-tals operate under. They take full ad-vantage of city services and the pay-

ments they make pale in comparisonto what their tax basis should be.

7. Yes, I do believe they should bargainwith unions over health insurance. In-surance is part of the compensation

package and it should be bargained assuch.

a.) No, I would not support attempts tocircumvent the law concerning healthinsurance. I firmly believe in the rightto collective bargaining and circum-venting the law would take that away.

8. I do support the current defined retire-ment compensation plan.

a.) I do not support capping the current

pension benefit. A clear-cut pensionprogram is in place, I do not believethat anyone should be allowed to now

put a cap on benefits one is entitled to.

9. No, I have never crossed a BPPA orany other union picket line.

10. I would support police officers beingeligible for retirement at the age of 55.As with all retirement and pension

plans, the age of the retiree and theiryears of service would determine theirretirement percentage.

7. I will work hard to make sure policeofficers have the same affordable andcomprehensive health care as UnitedStates Congressmen and Senators.

8. Yes. I support the current defined ben-efit retirement compensation plan andI do not believe in capping the current

pension benefit. A capped pension ben-efit fails to account for increases in the

cost of living and potentially forcesmore officers into early retirement toavoid losing out on benefits promisedto them.

9. No. I fully support unions. My fatherwas a union member, my grandfatherwas a union activist and my uncle suc-cessfully organized a union in their own

professions.

10. Yes, especially since my childrensgrandfather died at 67, roughly threeyears after he retired from a 40-yearcareer on the Boston Police Depart-ment.

that would require details on busy roadsthat see 4,000 cars per day. In summary,flaggers simply do not save money andcannot provide any public safety func-tion. The best they can do is dial 911 inthe event of an emergency. Meanwhile,

by all accounts, the average cost of aflagger on a jobsite is around $52 anhour, while BPD officers make either$33 or $37 an hour depending on thetype of street the work is done on.

4. I believe that the MA State Policeshould have concurrent jurisdictionalong with Boston Police and the othermunicipalities in and around the casi-nos. We need to make sure that there isenough manpower at the casinos butthat the local police stations are not be-ing overwhelmed. This is why I believein concurrent jurisdiction. Some ideassuch as a Boston Police substationwithin the casino could be looked at aswell as ways in which the casinos sharethe overtime costs for the officers. I also

believe that Boston Police should havejurisdiction on Massport propertywithin the City of Boston including

property in the Seaport. I know thatwhile looking at reception venues my-self areas within the Seaport requiredthe payment for a Massport Police Of-ficer detail which left me to honestlyquestion why there couldnt be a Bos-ton Police detail there instead. I believethat there should be concurrent juris-diction amongst agencies where thereis a need for it such as during largeevents and venues.

5. Yes, I will support full funding for theJoint Labor Management Committeeand sponsor amendments to insurethese objectives. The Committee is im-

portant to the bargaining process andalternative dispute resolutions.

6. I do not believe that Massport shouldbe exempt from paying taxes on prop-erty it is developing for housing andcommercial business. The city is los-ing millions of dollars and our biggest

property owners are not coming closeto paying what they should. There hasto be reform so that these entities paysomething more than they currently are

paying. I would like to begin to see non-profits such as colleges and universi-ties start paying a higher percent intaxes or pay more under the PILOT pro-gram. One possibility is that certain

non-profits, such as hospitals that pro-vide essential human services, would

be given a different bracket while tor-profits and entities such as Massportare forced to pay more since they donot operate in the same manner as ahospital which more directly benefitsthe community.

7. I believe that municipalities shouldcontinue to bargain with unions overhealth care. Simply because the coststo the city have increased, the bargain-ing process cannot stop and give the

city the power to tell the workeplan they get and how much it wiMany people insure their familider the city and not their spousevate employer plan because the lower for the employee. Manylies who work for the city wouldif the city was allowed to circucollective bargaining in the healrealm. I am a pro-collective baing person. If it was bargainedthe past, it cannot be taken awalaterally. Although the savings tnicipalities may be substantial wnot begin to undermine the coll

bargaining process or begin tearbargained for contracts. As an attI firmly support that contracts s

be upheld and I am aware of thrible precedent it would set if barfor contracts were circumventedI would not support any attemcircumvent the law.

8. Retirement has to be supportestood so that we protect those whdedicated their lives to service jmy grandfather did as a life-lonton Police Officer. I do not believcapping pensions is the answer

point. What I would like to seestead of capping pensions a$80,000 as some candidates havgested, we could lower the age at officers can retire and in turn, low

percentage levels. The current scalls for 32 years of service in orobtain 80% of their top 3 earningOne idea is a system that allowsyears of service and 75% of youyears. This type of system woulmoney by allowing officers toearlier and healthier and also b

the officer as they receive a goosion and leave with their health

9. No, I have never crossed a BPany union labor picket line.

10. Yes, I support the eligible age ing police officers to retire at agunderstand that the stress of thwears on you and plenty of offictheir health deteriorate doing tinto their late 50s and 60s. I havit happen all too often to the friends, colleagues worked witfamily members I have that welice officers.

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Iwould like to take this opportunity tothank the Boston Police Patrolmens As-sociation for its support and convey howhonored I am to be endorsed by such a repu-table group of public safety officials. Everyone of you the men and women of law

enforcement have the selfless task of risk-ing your lives for the safety of others, and Icannot express enough how much I appre-ciate your service.

I believe at this point in time that we needa renewed commitment to public safety. Theroles of police and those in law enforce-ment are constantly evolving and are farmore complex than they were even 10 yearsago which makes having an educated and

properly trained public safety workforcemore essential than ever. By not giving pub-lic safety officials the resources they need,we compromise the publics confidence in

police officers, but more importantly, we compromise the safety of our communities.Over the past seven years that I have been your State Treasurer, I have always sought to

make use of the Treasurys resources to strengthen our communities whenever possible.

This includes maximizing the amount of local aid that is returned to cities and towns onan annual basis. Since I took office in 2003, the Massachusetts State Lottery has returnedmore than $7.2 billion to the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. This aid hashelped provide resources for public safety departments and personnel, as well as forschools, infrastructure and other municipal services.

As Governor, I will never compromise my dedication to public safety or our commu-nities for political popularity, and I will always be committed to ensuring that youreceive the necessary resources to continue protecting our fellow citizens.

Again, I truly appreciate all the hard work you do to ensure the safety of our Common-wealth, and I am very grateful to accept your endorsement.

Tim Cahillfor Governor

Stephen J. Murphy forState Treasurer

S tephen J. Murphy was born inDorchester and raised in Hyde Park.Steves dad is a retired Boston Police Of-ficer and his mom worked in the publicschools as a teachers aide. Steve graduatedfrom Boston Latin School and went to

Stonehill College in Easton where he drovespecial education students to school in be-tween classes to pay for his degree in Busi-ness Administration. Upon graduation hewas offered a full time job as PersonnelManager and within a few years worked hisway to Chief Operating Officer overseeingall operations of Auto-Bus, Inc.

After Auto-Bus was sold, Steve began acareer in public service working for the StateSenate as a budget analyst focusing on lo-cal aid. Over the next several years, his skillswere honed in the complex public financ-ing process.

In 1997, Steve was elected as an At-Large member of the Boston City Council.As a Boston City Councilor, Steve has con-

sistently stood for taxpayer fairness. He is currently Chair of the Public Safety anderal Stimulus Oversight Committees and Vice President of the City Council.

Steve is the leader on requiring tax-exempt institutions to pay their fair share burden doesnt fall solely on property owners.

He has saved jobs by repealing an archaic 46-year-old law thereby freeing 30 mdollars in taxpayer monies back to the taxpayers.

As chair of the Ways & Means committee he successfully shepherded the citybillion dollar budget through the process balancing the needs of the residents wfiscal restraint for the taxpayers.

Through fiscal discipline, Boston has maintained a AA+ bond rating. Steves financial acumen has earned him high praise as an authority on public finance aexcellent steward of the taxpayers money.

Massachusetts needs a strong independent State Treasurer to manage our pubsets. The Treasurer should have a background in both the worlds of business and fand understand the hardships todays economy places on all of us. We need comsense solutions to complex public sector problems.

Today, people are working harder and longer; yet they are barely able to makemeet. The decisions the Treasurer make impact all of our lives. Its not just a job numbers but also about the people whose lives are impacted by those numbers.

With the recent meltdown of Wall Street and corporate greed driving our nationbrink of bankruptcy, the choice of who will be our next State Treasurer is a criimportant one.

Steve Murphy is the only candidate who has worked at the highest levels of boprivate business world and in the complex process of public financing and the onlydate with a 100% pro-labor record standing up for working men and women. Murphys experience makes him the best choice for Massachusetts next State Tre

Steve Murphy is proud to have the endorsement of the Boston Police PatrolmAssociation and other public safety agencies.

Find out more about Steve Murphy, visit www.murphyfortreasurer.com .

Im proud to have always stood with po-lice in helping to keep the citizens of Mas-

sachusetts safe, and I will continue to be avocal advocate on their behalf.

Guy W. Glodis forState Auditor

of the existing jurisdictions, i.e., if acasino was located at Suffolk Downsthen the Boston Police would have atleast concurrent jurisdiction as it is lo-cated in Boston.

5. No, I am not in favor of private policeforces having Chapter 90 powers. That

power should be restricted to sworn lawenforcement personnel.

6. In this current economy, I believe any

entity that engages in housing and othercommercial property developmentshould pay their fair share of taxes.

7. I believe that it is the responsibility oflocal governments to bargain in goodfaith with its union members overhealth insurance, I would not supportany attempts by local governments tocircumvent the law on this issue or anyother issue.

Our Endorsed Candidates Express Their Thanks to the BPPA

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Rick Pond

8. I support the current pension plans. Ido not believe in a capped plan.

9. I have never crossed a BPPA unionpicket line or any other union picketline.

10. I support the current 32 years of ser-vice and the 55 years of age retirementage. Each individual police officershould have the right to retire at thatage or the option to continue on until65 years of age.

I appreciate this opportunity to asome of your concerns. I wish to ad

both my father Gervis Pond and his bRichard Pond were strong union meof the BPPA from its inception untideaths. In addition, while I was empat the Suffolk County Sheriffs DeparI served as President and Vice Presidthe union, I am a strong advocate of tenforcement unions.


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Cops for Kids with Cancer

John V. DowMemorial Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 30, 2010Registration at 12:00 NoonShotgun start at 1:00 PMCeltic Banquet at 7:00 PM

Entertainment Silent Auction

LeBaron Hills Country Club183 Rhode Island Road Lakeville, MACops for Kids with Cancer was founded by Captain John Dow when he joined forces in2002 with Garda Detective Pat Hanlon to set up the first golf tournament on both sides of

the Atlantic. The proceeds from that first event were donated to the childrens cancer ward ofMercy Hospital in Cork, Ireland.

Since that time, our organization has grown and expanded in scope. We currently disbursefunds to individual families who are coping with the drastic changes made when a child isdiagnosed with cancer. Their lives are turned upside down and we attempt to ease a bit of

their burden. In addition, we continue to donate to the childrens oncology units at Mass.General and Tufts NEMC Hospitals. But the fun par t comes when we take the kids on outings.They have a ball and inspire us all with their courage and ability to laugh in the face of suchadversity. Making them laugh, even for a brief t ime, is the cornerstone upon which our orga-nization was built. With your support, we will continue to grow and do this rewarding work.

SponsorshipGOLD (includes 2 foursomes and 4 guests for dinner at the Celtic Banquet) ....... ...... $ 5,000SILVER (includes 1 foursome and 4 guests for dinner at the Celtic Banquet) ....... ...... $ 1,500BRONZE (includes 1 player and 1 guest for dinner at the Celtic Banquet) ........ ....... .. $ 5,000Hole Sponsor ..........................................................................................................................$ 500

Banquet Only .........................................................................................................................$ 50CFKWC is a 501(c) non-profit organization.

Contact InformationBob Faherty

Retired, Boston Police Department781-843-3904

Mike DrummyMassachusetts State Police

617-429-5883

Steve MorrillRetired, Federal Bureau of Investigation

978-658-6000

Chris CunniffBoston Police Department

617-773-4843

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________________________________

PHONE __________________________ EMAIL__________________________

Player 1 __________________________ Player 2_________________________

Player 3 __________________________ Player 4_________________________

COST: $150 per playerincludes Welcome Gift, Use of Range, Green Fees, Carts,

Prizes for Top 3 Teams Net & Gross, Contests, and a Celtic Banquet.

Payment by check to:Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185

Registration and check must be received by Thursday, September 23, 2010.

Support Cops For Kids With Cance

Our annual golf tournament is upon us. It will be held at the LeBaron HCountry Club in Lakeville, MA on Thursday, September 30, 2010. We wask you to support us by putting a team together, being a Hole SponsorSponsor. Last year, we were able to donate $152,500.00 to 27 families and the Patric Oncology Units of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the New EnglMedical Center. This year, we hope to help more families that have a child wcancer and are facing financial difficulties.

Bob Faherty, Chair

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On August 11, 2010, outside B-3, COPS FOR KIDS WITH CANgave 13 years old Bobby Connors, and his father RoConnors, a police officer from B-3, $5,000.00. Young Bobcancer victim. In picture, retired Detective John McMaCFKWC, Bob Faherty, Bobby Connors, dad Robert, CaptBoyle and Deputy Willie Gross.

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he summer issue of thePax Centurionincorrectly described the relationship

between the BPPA and a Long-Term CareInsurance plan which is now available tomembers and retirees at special, discountedgroup rates.

The Long Term Care Insurance is pro-vided by Transamerica Life Insurance Com-

pany and is available through agent JimBoyle (508-333-4336 or [email protected]).

This insurance is not endorsedorspon-sored by the BPPA.

The BPPA has, however, permittinsurance plan to be publicized to its

bers and retirees. Participation in this completely voluntary. All contribto it are made by those who elect to p

pate. The BPPA neither contributes tothe plan nor receives any consideratany form, in connection with the insu

plan.We apologize for any previous in

racies. Elected Officers

Boston Police Patrolmens Assoc

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