Port Charlotte, FL August 6, 2008 – Today, the campaign of Ken Roberson, Republican candidate for State Representative District 71, announced the endorsements of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association and the Florida Police Benevolent Association who represent over 36,000 PBA members and their families throughout Florida.

Michael T. McHale, President of the Southwest Florida Chapter of PBA stated “We ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens in the state who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws, to cast their ballots in support of KEN ROBERSON.” PBA endorses candidates who are pro-law enforcement and have demonstrated strong leadership, integrity and high moral character.

The PBA 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. The PBA works to enhance and protect the best interests of the law enforcement community while promoting professionalism which results in a positive effect for the citizens they protect.

“I am honored and grateful to have the support of the PBA” said Roberson. “Public safety is a fundamental responsibility of government. We have to be safe in our homes and in our businesses, so we can enjoy the high quality of life we have here in District 71. I will work hard to make sure that law enforcement in the State of Florida has the tools they need to protect us.”

District 71 covers parts of Charlotte, Sarasota & Lee Counties and is currently held by State Representative Michael Grant, a candidate for the Florida Senate
 

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