LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Henderson’s police unions are pulling their endorsement from Councilwoman Carrie Cox following remarks she made concerning the police chief’s elimination, in accordance with a press launch.
The joint assertion from the Henderson Police Officer’s Affiliation, Henderson Police Supervisors Affiliation, and the Nevada Affiliation of Public Security Officers famous disappointment in feedback Cox made associated to Chief Hollie Chadwick, although no direct remark was cited.
The unions alleged Cox had prior data about points associated to the chief and wrote Cox’s statements have been divisive in nature. Cox and different councilmembers had mentioned Chadwick’s elimination at a Tuesday metropolis council assembly. Cox answered questions from residents on Wednesday at Whitney Ranch Recreation Heart, some having to do with Chadwick.
“The Associations believe that the Councilperson has not accurately represented to the media or public her prior knowledge about the issues related to the chief,” the union management wrote. “Worse, the Associations cannot tolerate statements that have been made by the Councilperson which are intended to divide not just our memberships, but the unions themselves.”
Union management reiterated their message they have been in full help of town’s determination which was made on Thursday by Henderson Metropolis Supervisor Stephanie Garcia-Vause.
“The Associations stand with the City of Henderson’s right to make managerial decisions of at-will employees regarding personnel issues.” The union management wrote.
The discharge ended with the rescinding of the unions’ endorsement of Cox, citing an absence of shared opinion on Chadwick.
“However, moving forward, we wish for it be clear that the Associations’ prior endorsement for Councilperson Cox has been rescinded as we do not believe that she represents the best interest of the law enforcement community,” the union management wrote. “And she does not speak for our collective opinions about the city’s decision related to Chief Chadwick.”
Councilwoman Carrie Cox responded to an 8 Information Now request for remark.
She expressed help for the women and men within the Henderson Police Division in addition to residents.
“Me disagreeing with the way the city manager handled the situation with the chief is not an indication of me betraying the unions,” Cox wrote. “I have made no statements intended to divide either the membership or unions. The men and women of the Henderson police department will always have my support.”
Cox mentioned she earned the unions’ endorsements whereas operating for workplace and whereas serving on the council, and mentioned she is a staunch advocate and help for the police division.
“I will always support the men and women of the Henderson Police Department,” she mentioned.
