OCEAN CITY — Gary Schaffer, Republican candidate for sheriff, on Thursday, Oct. 2 announced that he recently received the endorsement of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 3596 for Cape May County Sheriff. Representing over 800 employees, the union is the largest group of Cape May County workers.
Additionally, District Council 71 that represents the remaining 1,200 plus AFSCME union workers for Cape May County and also represents the entire South Jersey area has also joined the endorsement.
In a written statement, union President Joe Gariffo lauded Schaffer’s leadership as director of the Public Safety Training Center and his productive approach in working with the union over the last ten years.
Gariffo indicated his respect for Schaffer’s management style in meeting the needs of his department while maintaining fair and honest dealings with his employees.
Gariffo also acknowledged Schaffer’s previous experience as President of Ocean City Police Union Local 61 as further evidence of his understanding and commitment to good working relations that the union believes would be in the best interest of the employees at the Sheriff’s department and Correction Center. President Gariffo concluded that the local executive committee formally selected Schaffer as the best choice for Sheriff with its membership standing completely behind him.
