By Francis Scarcella
The Daily Item
SUNBURY —
SUNBURY - Several Valley law enforcement officials, and even a mayor, stopped by Cameron Park on Tuesday to publicly endorse U.S. Rep. Chris Carney in the 10th District Congressional race.
Carney, D-10 of Dimock, will face former US Attorney Tom Marino, of Cogan Station in the November elections.
"I couldn't be more honored to have this support," Carney said.
"I really want to thank everyone."
Introducing Carney was Northumberland County Sheriff Chad Reiner, who said he was thrilled to be behind the incumbent Congressman.
"I am happy to be here today and I am happy to show him that we support him 100 percent," Reiner said.
"Having someone with Congressman Carney's background is a tremendous asset to the law enforcement community. He is a commander in the Navy Reserve and worked as an intelligence analyst and he understands the threats that we as Americans constantly face in terms of national security. He understands the important role that local police departments play in fighting our national security."
Northumberland County District Attorney Anthony Rosini echoed the sheriff.
"Every time I have to call the Congressman's office for anything, I always get a prompt return call," Rosini said.
"He has shown he is a man that we can count on and my office has directly benefitted from the support provided to us from Congressman Carney's tireless efforts on our behalf. Northumberland County is a safer place to live and raise a family because of the work that he's done."
Montour County Sheriff Ray Gerringer said even though some people might not agree with the job the two time Congressman is doing, at least he does what he says.
"He keeps his word," Gerringer said.
"He has done an amazing job and people can at least say he keeps his word."
Carney announced in September 2009 that Sunbury was the recipient of a $200,000 earmark to be used for the purchase of 20 wireless surveillance cameras, accompanying software, a five-year maintenance program and support services.
On Tuesday, Carney was pleased to announce cameras are in the final phase in the Justice Department.
"They are getting signed off on and they will be in Sunbury before the end of the year," Carney said.
In 2008 Carney secured a $100,000 grant for the purchase of police Tasers in Lycoming County and by January 2010 they were being used by every police department in that county.
Milton Mayor Ed Nelson said he was honored to be in attendance.
"I am very happy to be here today for the Congressman," Nelson said.
"He has my backing."
Other Valley officials who attended Tuesday's event were, Northumberland County Coroner James Kelley, Shamokin Police Chief Ed Griffith, Muncy Police Chief Dick Sutton, Northumberland County Commissioner Frank Sawicki and Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn.
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