For Release: Monday, Sept 6, 2015

Contact: (315) 405-9971, ryanhenrywilkinsonforcouncil@gmail.com

LABOR COUNCIL ENDORSES HENRY-WILKINSON

FOR WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL
Henry-Wilkinson Receives the Group's Only City Council Endorsement
On Labor Day, Watertown City Council Candidate Ryan Henry-Wilkinson is
announcing he had received the endorsement of the Jefferson, Lewis, St.
Lawrence Counties Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
"As a union member, I'm committed to the issues that are important to working
families, including safe working conditions, decent, livable wages and supporting
America's middle class," said Henry-Wilkinson.
"I'm thrilled that the Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties Central Trades and
Labor Council had recognized that commitment and am humbled to have their
support."
Earlier this month in Gouverneur, delegates of the council met to consider many
candidates from local races. Henry-Wilkinson was the only Watertown City
Council candidate endorsed.
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About Ryan Henry-Wilkinson: A graduate of Immaculate Heart Central and
Wells College, Henry-Wilkinson is focused on creating jobs, fostering financial
stability and improving services and opportunities within the City.
Henry-Wilkinson is a lifetime resident of Watertown's North Side, where he lives
today with his wife, two doors down from where his great-grandfatherwho
served on Watertown City Council for roughly two decadesraised his family.