Samantha Pree-Stinson, the Green Party candidate for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 3, has won a key endorsement from local firefighters.

The Minneapolis Firefighter's Association, Local 82, issued a strong letter of endorsement for Free-Stinson.

We are proud and excited to announce our endorsement of Samantha Pree-Stinson for Minneapolis City Council 3rd Ward seat.

Our goal of MFD Local 82 is to protect our firefighters while providing the best Fire and Emergency Medical Services available.

We believe that her positions on issues and her approach to solving problems and developing policies by utilizing all of those involved, best serves the residents, and visitors of Minneapolis.