ENDORSEMENTS
The Brooklyn Park Professional Fire Fighters
Brooklyn Park Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5031
July 30, 2026
Tonja West-Hafner
Congratulations! The Brooklyn Park Professional Fire Fighters have endorsed your counsel candidacy.
The Brooklyn Park Professional Fire Fighters represents approximately 50 firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, We are also members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (“IAFF”) which represents nearly 350,000 firefighters, EMTs, paramedics. We take our endorsement very seriously. We will always back those who protect our working conditions, safety, and the health of our members. Most importantly, we need your help with our issues. We take our relationship seriously and hope that you do also. We are standing with you today so you can stand with us during the session. Good luck with your campaign.
If you publicize this endorsement, please refer to our organization as the “Brooklyn Park
Professional Fire Fighters.”
If we can further assist your campaign, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Sincerely,
Mike Christian
Vice President
IAFF LOCAL 5031
I’m proud to support Tonja West-Hafner for Brooklyn Park City Council – West District.
Tonja has consistently shown up for our community, listened to residents, and advocated for people who deserve to have their voices heard. She understands that strong communities are built when people feel seen, supported, and included.
Tonja knows Brooklyn Park, believes in our people, and is ready to help move our community forward together.
Tekoa Cochran
*CLIC Chair
*Founder Village BP
*DeLois Bolden Brown Service to Community Award Receipient
