HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Evansville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73 announced their endorsement of Cheryl Musgrave for Evansville mayor on Thursday.

“We conducted extensive interviews, and vetted all of the candidates, and after doing so, it became fairly clear to our committee, none of the other candidates could match the experience, the knowledge, and the for-site that Ms. Musgrave showed us.,” says Sgt. Mark Salzman, VP of Lodge

Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Diana Moers also spoke in favor of Musgrave at the announcement.

Musgrave is currently in her third term as Vanderburgh County Commissioner and serves as president of the commission. She has served as head of the State Department of Local Finance and as Vanderburgh County Assessor.

“We must take action, in order to ensure the city police are fairly compensated, and also that their benefits are comparable with other agencies in our region,” says Cheryl Musgrave.