November 20, 2020

Attention: Local 244 Members

Re: Postponement of General Officer Election

Dear Local 244 Members,

On behalf of your Executive Board and the Election Committee we are writing to inform all members that it is the direction of the Executive Board to postpone our 2020 General Officer Election-originally scheduled for December 9, 2020.

We would like to convey that this unprecedented decision was not made lightly and under normal circumstances would likely never be considered. However, the COVID-19 situation is continuing to progress rapidly in our state, community, and departments. As stewards of our community and with an abundance of caution the members of your Executive Board felt it necessary to temporarily postpone the election date. This decision will be reevaluated upon new and available information which will be used as a guide for setting a new General Officer Election date.

Members will be notified by mail and email to current addresses on file, 14 days prior to the new election date. Please note that nominations and letters of acceptance were not impacted by this decision. The individuals who were nominated during the 3-month nomination period and who also accepted their nomination will appear on the ballot when the vote is held.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Justin Cheney

President

IAFF Local 244

505-238-3730

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The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2020 (Exact Date-TBD)

Attention All Members:

Nominations for the 2020 General Election officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 10, 2020 and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 12, 2020.

In accordance with the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Section 4. Elected Officer Terms all ‘Even Year’ positions will be up for election in 2020. There will also be one ‘Odd Year’ position up for election, which will be for a one (1) year term due to a recent vacancy. See detailed listing below.

Please refer to the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Sections 1-13 for additional information including Eligibility Requirements. 

Additional details related to absentee voting, early voting and poll sites will be provided in mid-November 2020. If anyone is interested in assisting with the poll sites please contact the Election Committee Chair Steve Lopez at (505) 336-0336.