MITCHELL MAHLON
ED KELLY
Has leadership experience turning around a divided union
Has plans to increase access to quality healthcare and mental health services for all members
Hired a union-busting law firm behind the IAFF Executive Board's back using a personal email and paid them nearly $300,000 so far
Committed to vetting all top-level staff hires through the IAFF Executive Board
Only candidate who has committed to doing the job of IAFF General President full time
THE CHOICE
IS CLEAR
Has specific plans to address our Canadian and Federal members' unique needs
LEADERSHIP FOR A FRESH START
Mahlon Mitchell knows how to unite a divided union and restore the trust of its members – he’s already done it. Under Mahlon’s leadership as President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, the PFFW:
Unified locals across the state around a shared vision for growth, prosperity, and accountability
Refocused every decision based on how it would improve the lives of its members
Balanced the budget and reigned in unncessary spending to provide more resources to locals
Led the charge against anti-union governor Scott Walker and Act 10
Created an effective bipartisan political program to secure
stronger healthcare legislation for members and their families
Enhanced educational opportunities and made them more accessible to locals of all sizes
Built a charitable foundation into a $1+ million organization
to benefit communities across Wisconsin