NAPLES, FL – Senator Burt L. Saunders has been a strong supporter of law enforcement and the Collier County Sheriff's Department for over twenty years and has worked directly with Sheriff Don Hunter on many projects for the Department. Senator Saunders is proud to announce that he has the complete support and endorsement of Sheriff Hunter in his bid for the U.S. Congress.

"As Sheriff for 19 years, I have encountered a great number and variety of people. I have had occasion to work with many in collaboration for the good of the public and to further the interests of public's safety. Most have done so out of good will and because they were asked to do so. Some have worked on behalf of all of us because it is what is right and they have seen the need before being asked; these are innovators and leaders. Senator Burt Saunders is such an innovator and leader," said Collier County Sheriff, Don Hunter. "Senator Saunders has worked beside me on many projects benefitting law enforcement and the public. More importantly he has lead law enforcement and public safety through his decisive actions and inspired his colleagues to further the public's interests," Sheriff Hunter added.

"I know of no one better qualified to lead us in Washington, D.C. as a member of Congress. Senator Saunders is a person of strong conviction with conservative principals who has worked successfully at the grassroots level. He is engaged in the critical matters and has always been accessible. I ask all of my friends, colleagues and supporters to join me in supporting State Senator Burt Saunders for U.S. Congress," said Sheriff Hunter.

"The Collier County Sheriff's Department is a perfect example of an exemplary law enforcement agency. Sheriff Hunter has kept crime in our community down by keeping a pulse on crime, increasing deputies in our neighborhoods, and using modern technology. I am proud to have his support and endorsement in my candidacy for the U.S. Congress," said Senator Saunders.

Senator Burt Saunders has served the Southwest Florida community for the past twenty-six years as the Collier County Attorney, a member of the Collier County Commission, the Florida House of Representatives and currently the Florida Senate.

More information about the Burt Saunders for U.S. Congress Campaign can be found by visiting www.burtsaunders.com.

 

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