Alexandria Firefighters Announce Endorsement of James "Jimmy" Lewis for Alexandria City Council

April 25, 2024

Alexandria, VA - Today, the Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. Local 2141 announced their endorsement of James "Jimmy" Lewis for Alexandria City Council.

"As the proud son of a volunteer firefighter, I could not be prouder or humbled by the endorsement of our local firefighters,” said Jimmy Lewis, candidate for Alexandria City Council. "Having spent a lot of time in firehouses and worrying about my dad and his fellow firefighters, I know the reality of this job as well as the massively positive impact firefighters, EMTs and other first responders have in the communities like Alexandria."

"On behalf of the members of Alexandria Firefighters Inc. IAFF Local 2141, I'm proud to announce our endorsement of Jimmy Lewis for Alexandria City Council," said Josh Turner, IAFF Local 2141 president. "His long record of support for first responders, collective bargaining, public servants and their role in making our community stronger and safer. Our membership believes that Alexandria will be stronger for all Alexandrians with Jimmy's voice on Council."

Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. Local 2141 is the certified representative Union for the firefighters, paramedics, and fire marshals in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Local 2141 is a part of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) which is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

Lewis has a proven track record of fighting for first responders and collective bargaining. As a Congressional staffer, he developed and authored the First Responders Resiliency Act of 2020 to address the disproportionately and growing rate of suicide amongst first responders, especially firefighters.

Locally, he joined IAFF Local 2141 members in testifying before Alexandria City Council for a real, fair and representative collective bargaining agreement.