Today -- the day the late Fernando Valenzuela, who died last week, would have celebrated his 64th birthday -- our members joined fans from across Los Angeles for a parade in Downtown LA. Celebrating this win and the historic legacy of the Dodgers in unifying this city was the best way to honor Valenzuela. 

It was a great day in Los Angeles and an incredible few weeks of showing support for the baseball team that has shown our Department, our members, and firefighters across Los Angeles unwavering support.

We only have 3 days left until the November 2024 election on Tuesday, November 5. First and foremost, your Union is encouraging you to exercise your right and VOTE!
 
We are asking that ALL LOCAL 1014 MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES VOTE YES FOR MEASURE E! Encourage your neighbors and your family and friends to vote YES on this critically important measure. 

Measure E will be the first additional revenue measure for our Department in 30 years and will bring an additional $152 million annually for stations, equipment, and staffing. 

Unlike other County departments, we cannot use general fund money. We need to ensure our Department has a stable and adequate funding source for our needs as we project continued growth over the next 20 years in population and call loads. 

This money is critical for the health of our department and, most importantly, for the future of our members and their families. This will fund working condition items like 4-person staffing, upgraded engines, and equipment and help with long-term solutions to our staffing and infrastructure issues. 

Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to vote YES for Measure E! Vote for the future of your Fire Department, vote for your future.