Opinion: Mark appears to handle himself well and his presence in actions such as the BeechNut Job and others have shown he is dedicated. There have been questions as to his organizing results but I have never been privy to Marks daily endeavors so I cannot comment. Lets have a look at his Business Reps weekly reports. I doubt you will find Mark at the Malta Dinner much and I would bet he is Organizing. Lets reserve judgment until after we walk in his shoes.Personal conversations reveal to me that he is a dedicated Union man but one who is aware of his limitations in the hierarchy. I heard rumors he tried to step outside the box and do what was right at RPI but got chastised and put in his place by little Kevin Weir. Just rumor but if he at least attempted to do right than it speaks for his character. I think Mark is a benefit to the members of Local 370 and I was disappointed he did not aim higher in the elections. The only negatives I see is his having TWO jobs to do that consume way to much time to do either effectively. I know now that since King Kevin is gone the position of Financial Secretary no longer runs our Local but the overlapping duty is a concern. Mark also must shake off the guilt by association factor. He is part of Weirs team and we have to wonder how much he has fought the sell out of Local 370 by Weir. If Mark stands up than he has great potential because I think he believes in the membership.

Endorsement: Irrelevant since he has already won but Yes I do support him. Aim higher Mark. You would best serve the membership in another role.

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