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MEMPHIS AND WEST TENNESSEE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AFL-CIO ENDORSES CHARLEY BURCH FOR SUPER DISTRICT 9 POSITION 1

Memphis, TN – On August 26, the Memphis and West Tennessee Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO endorsed Charley Burch for Super District 9 Position 1.

Charley Burch is a friend of workers and labor, and he stands for the core issues and values that continue to be most important to our citizens, including defending health care plans and pensions for first responders, improving infrastructure such as road improvement, and enhancing access to education programs focused on vocational and skilled trade development.

The Burch family has a history of government involvement and defending our Citizen’s rights. Charley’s father, Charlie Burch of blessed memory, served in the Tennessee House of Representatives, was an attorney, public defender, professor of Law at The University of Memphis School of Law and member of the Shelby County and American Bar Associations. Charley’s cousin, Lucius E. Burch, Jr. of blessed memory, worked on behalf of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a successful effort to lift a U.S. District Court injunction against a planned march in support of the striking workers in the Memphis Sanitation Strike.

On the endorsement, Charley Burch said, “I am honored to have the endorsement of the Memphis Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO.” Charley Burch is committed to representing The Voice of The People and not private interest agendas.

It’s time to start Rebuilding Memphis for Memphians!

About Elect Charley Burch
Charley Burch, a lifelong Memphian, has been involved in politics from an early age and has served as an appointed city government official in Memphis for 12 years, with the Memphis Alcohol Commission and Memphis Music Commission. Charley is a Federal Transportation Security Officer for The Department of Homeland Security and The Transportation Security Administration stationed at Memphis International Airport. He is also a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. Charley is a member of Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth Synagogue, and a Master Mason with Unity Lodge #95 (York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shriner’s). Charley has a B.A. in History from Memphis State University. Elect Charley Burch, Harold E. Blockman, Treasurer.

About the Memphis Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO
The AFL-CIO is a national trade union center and the largest federation of unions in the United States. The Memphis & West TN Building & Construction Trades Council is an affiliated organization of the National AFL-CIO and State AFL-CIO that represents building and construction workers to achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities.

Contact

Elect Charley Burch
Contact: Charley Burch
Address: 7657 Spirit Lake Cove, Memphis, TN 38016
Telephone: 901-335-3152
Email: info@voteburch.com
Website: www.VoteBurch.com

Memphis Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO
Contact: Paul Shaffer
Address: 1870 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Telephone: 901-725-2255
Website: www.memphisconstructiontrades.org

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MEMPHIS AFL-CIO LABOR COUNCIL, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 1288 AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 614 ENDORSE CHARLEY BURCH FOR SUPER DISTRICT 9 POSITION 1

Memphis, TN – Between August 20, 2015 and August 23, 2015, the Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1288 and the Steamfitters Local Union 614 endorsed Charley Burch for Super District 9 Position 1.

Charley Burch is a friend of workers and labor, and he stands for the core issues and values that continue to be most important to our citizens, including defending health care plans and pensions for first responders, improving infrastructure such as road improvement, and enhancing access to education programs focused on vocational and skilled trade development.

The Burch family has a history of government involvement and defending our Citizen’s rights. Charley’s father, Charlie Burch of blessed memory, served in the Tennessee House of Representatives, was an attorney, public defender, professor of Law at The University of Memphis School of Law and member of the Shelby County and American Bar Associations. Charley’s cousin, Lucius E. Burch, Jr. of blessed memory, worked on behalf of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a successful effort to lift a U.S. District Court injunction against a planned march in support of the striking workers in the Memphis Sanitation Strike.

On the endorsement, Charley Burch said, “In the past, I was related to these great labor and civil rights leaders. Now with the Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1288 and Steamfitters Local Union 614 endorsement, I have joined them.” Charley Burch is honored to receive these endorsements, and is committed to representing The Voice of The People and not private interest agendas.

Bobbie Sproles, Business Manager for the Steamfitters Local Union 614 said, “Steamfitters Local 614 are proud to stand with Charley Burch as candidate for City Council District 9-Position 1. He has shown his dedication and loyalty to the City of Memphis through his community service and commitment to support the working middle class. He stands for the core issues and values that continue to be the most important to our citizens. He knows that we need infrastructure, especially our first responders and good roads. He understands that just because we can spend money doesn’t mean we have to if we don’t support the workers of Memphis and if we don’t create JOBS for Memphians. His involvement in the development and support of the arts and music industry only expounds on his love for Memphis. He just gets it. This town needs change and sometimes we need to look at our political heritage. The Burch heritage says ‘Charley Burch is right for Memphis’.”

It’s time to start Rebuilding Memphis for Memphians!

About Elect Charley Burch
Charley Burch, a lifelong Memphian, has been involved in politics from an early age and has served as an appointed city government official in Memphis for 12 years, with the Memphis Alcohol Commission and Memphis Music Commission. Charley is a Federal Transportation Security Officer for The Department of Homeland Security and The Transportation Security Administration stationed at Memphis International Airport. He is also a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. Charley is a member of Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth Synagogue, and a Master Mason with Unity Lodge #95 (York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shriner’s). Charley has a B.A. in History from Memphis State University. Elect Charley Burch, Harold E. Blockman, Treasurer.

About the Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council
The AFL-CIO is a national trade union center and the largest federation of unions in the United States. Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council is an affiliated organization of the National AFL-CIO and State AFL-CIO that represents over 15,000 members in Shelby and the surrounding counties of Fayette, Tiption and Lauderdale in Tennessee; Desoto, Tunica and Marshall Counties in Mississippi. The mission of the Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council is to improve the lives of working families and to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and nation.

About the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1288
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is the oldest, as well as the largest, electrical union in the world, and has members in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. IBEW Local 1288 represents electricians, technicians, and related professionals in Memphis, Tennessee.

About the Steamfitters Local Union 614
The Steamfitters Local Union 614 is a brotherhood of pipefitters, welders & HVAC technicians. Local 614, chartered April 26, 1913, strives to offer excellent service to our members, contractors, and community.

Contact

Elect Charley Burch
Contact: Charley Burch
Address: 7657 Spirit Lake Cove, Memphis, TN 38016
Telephone: 901-335-3152
Email: info@voteburch.com
Website: www.VoteBurch.com

Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council
Contact: Irvin Calliste
Address: 3035 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131
Phone: 901-396-8206
Website: www.tn.aflcio.org/392

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1288
Contact: Rick Thompson
Address: 4000 Clearpool Circle, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: 901-363-1563
Website: www.ibewlocal1288.com

Steamfitters Local Union 614
Contact: Bobbie Sproles
Address: 3746 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN 38108
Telephone: 901-386-8166
Website: www.steamfitterslocal614.org

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Charley Burch speaks during Candidate’s Forum during the Memphis NAACP Branch Meeting at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue on Sunday, August 23, 2015.

Moderator – Kym Clark, News Anchor, WMC-TV Action News 5
Host – O.C. Pleasant Jr., Vice President, Memphis NAACP Branch

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Contact: Charley Burch
Address: 7657 Spirit Lake Cove, Memphis, TN 38016
Email: charley@voteburch.com
Phone: 901-335-3152
Website: voteburch.com

Charley Burch Launches Campaign For
Memphis City Council Seat Super District 9 Position 1
Harold E. Blockman, Treasurer

Charley Burch, a lifelong Memphian, has been involved in politics from an early age and has served as an appointed city government official in Memphis for 12 years. Charley served four and a half years as Secretary on the Memphis Alcohol Commission, and has served the past seven and a half years to-date as Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Memphis Music Commission.

Charley is a Federal Transportation Security Officer for The Department of Homeland Security and The Transportation Security Administration stationed at Memphis International Airport, and has been elected Vice Chairman of the DHS/TSA Employees Advisory Council. Charley is also a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. Charley is a member of Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth Synagogue, and a Master Mason with Unity Lodge #95 (York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shriner’s). Charley has a B.A. in History from Memphis State University.

The Burch family has a 150-year history of government involvement and defending our Citizen’s rights. The Burch family worked on behalf of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Memphis Sanitation Workers. Burch family members also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives, as Governor of Tennessee and in The United States Senate.

Charley Burch is running for office because he is troubled that our city is becoming increasingly divided, both socially and politically. City Council Super District 9 Position 1 is a nonpartisan seat and it should be just that—nonpartisan. As a friend of unions and labor, when elected, Charley Burch will defend the rights and benefits of our Police, Firefighters and all Memphis City Employees. When elected, he will also focus on repairing our city’s infrastructure, including public roads and services. Furthermore, if one of his constituents brings an issue to his awareness that he hypothetically disagrees with, he will still present it to committee for consideration because he believes that his opinion is not as important as the voice of our Citizens and my Constituents.

Vote for Charley Burch on October 8th, 2015, and he will represent The Voice of The People and not private interest agendas! It’s time to start Rebuilding Memphis for Memphians!

Platform

1. Attract and keep residents in Memphis
2. Sustain Firefighters, Police, and City Worker health care plans and pensions
3. Develop and maintain a sensible and balanced city budget
4. Repair and improve public roads and services
5. Improve access to affordable public transportation
6. Develop and promote Memphis music, arts, tourism, and attractions
7. Restore traffic to/from the Memphis Airport to previous levels
8. Preserve and improve our library, landmarks, and park services
9. Improve access to education programs focused on vocational and skilled trade development
10. Improve access to Public Health Services
11. Identify and obtain State and Federal grants for Memphis programs
12. Voice the needs of my constituents

Background

The day Charley was born he was made an honorary page for the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Charley Burch was appointed by The Honorable Mayor Willie Herenton to and voluntarily served as Board Member of The Memphis Alcohol Commission for a period of 4 ½ years and was elected Secretary of that Body.

Charley Burch was appointed by The Honorable Mayor Willie Herenton to and voluntarily serve as Board Member of The Memphis Music Commission for the past 7 years and was elected Treasurer of that Body. Then, Mayor AC Wharton reappointed him to this Board and was elected Vice Chairman which he remains to this day.

Work History

• Federal Officer, Memphis Airport DHS/TSA and elected Vice Chariman of DHS/TSA Employees Advisory Council
• Affiliate Broker, Keller Williams Realty
• Writer and Publisher, ASCAP
• Producer of Music Events and Recordings for the past 27 years.

Education

• B.A. History, Memphis State University
• Bar-Ilan University, Israel
• Atlantic Theatre Company
• Germantown High School
• Yeshiva of The South
• CBHS
• Memphis Hebrew Academy
• St Dominic School for Boys
• Threshold Montesori

Community Involvement

• Member, Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth Synagogue and 2nd Tenor in it’s choir.
• Member, Unity Lodge #95 – York Rite Mason, Scottish Rite Mason, and Shriner
• Voting Member and former Board of Governors, NARAS “The Grammy Awards”
• Showcase Director, Crossroads Music Exposition
• Member, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
• Member, International Thespian Society
• Charley has lived in Memphis for 47 years.
• He has volunteered for, organized and produced numerous events for local charities that have raised millions of dollars.
• His Mother is Dr. Wanda Burch and he has one son, Zachary Burch.

The result of his experience and knowledge, Charley:

• Knows how to communicate and compromise with City Officials.
• Will be a voice of sensibility and reason on The City Council.
• Is not financially or ideologically influenced be a specific group or agenda.
• Has an interest is growing Memphis’ Business; not his own.
• Is Fiscally Responsible and Socially Conscious.
• Will bring The Music Business Back To Memphis.
• Is trustworthy and a Man with a good reputation.
• Will direct our tax dollars to the interests of all Memphians not just private interests.
• Will answer the requests of his constituents and be their voice on The City Council.

Campaign Slogans and Beliefs

• It’s not about Black or White, Left or Right–it is about Rebuilding Memphis for Memphians.
• The first duty of any elected official is the safety of their Citizens. This is guaranteed in the Constitution.
• Pledges to be ever sensitive to the problems of the people he represents and ever seeking of ways and means of resolving these problems.
• We need to keep our City safe and we will best accomplish that primary goal by standing behind our Firefighters, Law Enforcement and City Employees that keep Memphis functioning on a daily basis.

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