The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local175, through council from its membership and evaluation from its political committee, has endorsed Mayor Andy Berke, Councilman Jerry Mitchell, Councilman Russell Gilbert, Councilman Chris Anderson, Councilman Moses Freeman, Councilman Yusef Hakeem, and Councilwoman Carol Berz.
Officials said, "IBEW Local 175 has identified these candidates as steady representatives of Chattanooga area working men and women. The policies crafted by these candidates regarding economic development, community outreach, and increasing security within all families directly align with IBEW's core objectives.
For these reasons, IBEW Local 175 supports these candidates and their reelection campaigns."