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Filicetti Endorsed by Democratic Members of Niagara County Legislature in Bid for Sheriff

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Niagara Falls Reporter Staff  ·  June 14, 2020
Filicetti Endorsed by Democratic Members of Niagara County Legislature in Bid for Sheriff
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Acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti who is running for Niagara County Sheriff.

 

By: Staff Reporter

The Democratic Members of the Niagara County Legislature have issued a letter of support for Acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti in his race for Sheriff. The statement states:

“The Democratic Primary is scheduled to be held on June 23, 2020. The residents of Niagara County will have the opportunity to choose their Democratic candidate for Sheriff. As members of the Niagara County Democratic Party, and current legislators, we are pleased to endorse and support our current Acting Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti in his quest to become the next Sheriff of Niagara County. He was endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic committee because he holds the experience and leadership ability needed to lead the Sheriff’s Office.

As legislators, we know the importance of public safety and what it means to the residents of Niagara County. In fact, one of the main roles of government is to provide public safety to its residents. One thing is certain, Acting Sheriff Filicetti has demonstrated his ability to lead the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. For the past 8 years he has served as Undersheriff of Niagara County. We have had the privilege of working with him as a partner in keeping Niagara County safe. He has 27 years of law enforcement experience and came up through the ranks gaining valuable public safety knowledge, earning many awards and recognitions along the way. He leads with integrity and is fully committed in doing what is best for the citizens of Niagara County. Please join us by voting for Michael Filicetti in the Democratic primary.”

The statement was issued by Minority Leader Dennis Virtuoso, Legislator Owen Steed, Legislator Mark Grozio, and Legislator Chris Robins.

Filicetti has been endorsed by all major political parties in Niagara County and has picked up key support from elected leaders such has Senator Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Mike Norris, and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello.

Primary Day is June 23rd, 2020.

 

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