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Smith receives Police Benevolent Association endorsement

At-Large candidate Lorie Smith has received the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.

“We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws, to cast their ballots in the upcoming election in your favor,” wrote Michael W. Wells, the president of the Central Chapter of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, in a letter announcing the endorsement.

“I’m honored to have received the endorsement of the Police Benevolent Association. Support for the efforts of our public-safety agencies a key issue to local voters and to my campaign,” said Smith, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Frank Lucente in the Tuesday, May 1, City Council election.

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