Endorsements
Titles and organizational affiliations are for identification purposes only.
Rep. Debbie Dingell
U.S. Representative
Sen. Jeff Irwin
State Senator
Sen. Sue Shink
State Senator
Rep. Andy Levin
Former U.S. Representative
Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
State Representative
Rep. Jason Morgan
State Representative
Rep. Jennifer Conlin
State Representative
Yousef Rabhi
County Commissioner, Former State Representative and House Democratic Floor Leader
Rep. Dylan Wegela
State Representative
Andy LaBarre
Washtenaw County Commissioner
Lawrence Kestenbaum
Washtenaw County Clerk
Michelle Deatrick
Former Washtenaw County Commissioner, National Chair of the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council
Justin Hodge
Washtenaw County Commissioner
Bob King
Former International President - UAW
"Alyshia is the only candidate that has actually worked as a patrol officer at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's office, and has stood side by side with union and community activists for years. She has what it takes to implement meaningful reform, and root out any corruption. Women leaders in law enforcement reduce brutality and offer more compassion. I am behind Alyshia 100 percent."
Brian Marl
Saline Mayor
Desiraé Simmons
Ypsilanti City Council — Ward Three
Me'Chelle King
Ypsilanti City Council — Ward One
Reverend Manish Mishra-Marzetti
Minister
"In an era of re-imagining local law enforcement - prioritizing preventative community care and relationship over punitive incarceration - Washtenaw County needs a Sheriff whose progressive values are fully in alignment with the people of our county. Alyshia Dyer is that candidate. Vote Dyer and help make sure that the majority of Washtenaw County's funding, which goes to the Sheriff's Office, reflects your progressive, community-oriented values."
Dennis Bryant
Chair, Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
"I support Alyshia because she will make accountability a top priority, serve the citizens in Washtenaw County with respect and dignity, and also fight racial injustice."
Laura Sanders
Dexter Township Trustee, Therapist, and Immigrant Rights Advocate
Sam Riddle
J.D. (UM), Political Director, Michigan National Action Network
"Alyshia Dyer will make Washtenaw County safer while protecting people and the U.S. Constitution."
Kathleen Knol
Scio Township Trustee
Jason Moore
Trustee, Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board of Education
Dave DeVarti
Washtenaw Community College Trustee
Diane Goldstein
Retired Lieutenant,
National Drug Policy Expert
"Alyshia has been a great advocate nationally on drug policy reform and has the experience necessary to lead. Her ten years experience combined with her work in policy and social work are excellent combinations for our next Sheriff."
Adam Cecil
National Assoc. of Social Workers - MI Region 10 Board Representative
Eric Roberts
Candidate for Lodi Township Clerk
"Alyshia is the only candidate that will end Reid training i.e. lying to coerce false confessions. I fully support her transformative vision for criminal justice reform."
Jacinda Townsend Gides
Former Ann Arbor School Board President
Zackariah Farah
Ann Arbor Renters Commission Chair
Renee Curtis
Fmr. President - MI Nurses Association/UM Professional Nurse Council
Kathy Griswold
Former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Social Worker
Nick Roumel
Civil Rights Attorney
Jack Wagner
President, Michigan Justice Advocacy
Christina Lirones
Former Pittsfield Township Clerk and Treasurer
Yodit Mesfin Johnson
Founder — YMJ & Associates
Alex Thomas
Ypsilanti Twp. Advocate, Chair of Ypsi NICE
Sue Hadden
Ann Arbor InDivisible for Democracy Co-Leader, Precinct Delegate, Retired RN
“Alyshia is the only candidate who has the critical combination of experience as a Deputy Sheriff on road patrol and is a licensed social worker with a Masters in public policy. Alyshia's experience will bring transparency and accountability citizens deserve.“
Gwenyth Hayes, LMSW
Local Musician, Social Worker
Sheriff Susan Hutson
First African-American Female Sheriff in Louisiana, National Oversight Expert
Hedieh Briggs
Community Activist
Stacey Doyle, LMSW
Social Worker
Ashley Shukait
Harm Reductionist, Public Health Professional
"Alyshia is the only cop I trust."
Tad Wysor
Local Community Organizer and Union Leader
Charles Degryse
Huron River Watershed Council Board Member
Leaha Skylar Dotson
Environmental and Community Activist
Leah Mills-Chapman
Mental Health Professional, LMSW
“After working with Alyshia Dyer on cases where humanity needed to be seen and honored, I wholeheartedly know that she is not pretending to care about people…elevating a person-first approach is an integral part of her character. And once elected for WC Sheriff, I believe she will integrate that into the fibers of the office”.
Jason Towler
Board Chair — Washtenaw Co. Community Action, American Fed. of Teachers Organizer
Jeremy Lapham
Nurse Practitioner
Ken Scott
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Law Enforcement National Leader
Will Garcia
Fmr. AFSCME 2733 Unit A Chair, Fmr. Huron Valley DSA Co-Chair
Sonya Alvarado
American Fed. of Teachers (AFT/AFL-CIO) MI Field Representative
Floki Ivey
Teacher and Community Leader
Christina Montague
First African-American Chair of Washtenaw Co. Board of Commissioners, Business Leader
Elisa Guyton
Friends in Deed, Dir. of Development and Communications
Mark Hergott
Community Leader
“Alyshia Dyer is the real deal.”
Emy Deshotel
Mental Health Advocate
Lauren Sargent
Community Organizer, Retired Psychologist
Maia Hudson
Community Leader
"She’s been on the street working with all of the community and has always been there to protect it and to right the wrongs. Her experience and integrity will ensure we have a Sheriff’s Office that we can trust.”
Jamie Lowell
Cannabis Activist and Business Leader
Yuli Wu
Educator and Mental Health Advocate
“Washtenaw County needs Dyer for her passion and love of this county along with her experience as a therapist and road patrol deputy.”
Jeremiah Richardson
Former Deputy, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Dan Ezekiel
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Marvin Cotton Jr.
Exoneree, CEO, Better Not Broken LLC
Darwin Griffin
Community Leader and Radio Show Host
Feliziana Meyer
Former Pittsfield Twp. Clerk
Ken Nixon
Exoneree, CEO, & Justice Activist
Arthur Thomas
Community Activist
"The Washtenaw Sheriff's office has been around for decades; it's past time we had a female Sheriff."
Kenyatta Rashon
Ypsilanti High Alumnus & R&B Artist
Ed Steinman
Volunteer Tutor — Washtenaw County Jail
"What sets Alyshia apart is her ten years of police and investigative experience. We need a Sheriff who has actually done the job. She has experience leading community organizations and has two advanced degrees from UM in policy and social work as well as a leadership certificate from the Ross School of Business. Her insight will lead to increased safety and improved restorative justice.”
Angela Amison
Legal Doula & Advocate
"My only choice for Sheriff is Alyshia Dyer. She will put people first. As an officer her record speaks for itself."
Reverend Joe Summers
Reverend
Sharon Saydak
Retired Deputy, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Darin Taylor
Law Enforcement Professional
Lieutenant Carl Tennenbaum
Retired Lieutenant
David S. Malcolm
Residential Real Estate Consultant
Leslie McGraw
Les GO Social Media Marketing & Training
Vivienne Armentrout
Former Washtenaw County Commissioner
Matt Dargay
Former President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Dr. Susan Ciotti
Pharmacetical Executive, Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan
Bonnie E. Zabel
Small Business Owner
Sharif Krabti
Social Worker
Anne Bannister
Former Ann Arbor City Councilmember
Bill Vanderwill
University of Michigan, School of Social Work Lecturer
Heather Martin
Artist & Community Leader
Petals Sandcastle
Artist, Producer
Ginger Chase
Ann Arbor Townie, Community Artist
Cheyenne Turner
Mental Health Professional, Director of Behavior Health Services
Brittney Barros
LLMSW, Macro Social Worker, Child Welfare advocate
Cynthia Bodewes
Community Organizer
Charmie Gholson
Founder of Michigan Moms United
Pastor Anna Taylor-McCants
Pastor and Community Leader
Tania Frazier
Community Supporter
Brent Bergeron
Community Leader
Demarco Johnson
Educator
Tyisha Thompson
Youth Activist
Machelle Pearson
Grassroot Organizer & Public Speaker
Evan Oswald
Community Supporter
La'Resha Thornton
Community Activist
Tashawna Gill
Community Leader
Guy Conti
Community Leader
John Hollingsworth
Veteran Activist
Adam Kasha
Business Leader
Lauren Fardig-Diop
Restorative Coach, Ypsilanti Community Schools
Stacey Doyle
Clinical School Social Worker
Shawanna Vaughn
CEO, Silent Cry Inc.
Shirley Beckley
African American Historian & Activist
Audrey Anderson
Community Activist
Shanna Smith-Evans
Community Leader
Christian Alvarado
Young Democrats of Michigan
Vice Chair
Pastor Powell
Executive Director, Community Family Life Center
John R. Rapp
Former Marine Deputy, Retired Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Lady P (Geraldine Powell)
Program Director, Community Family Life Center
Jen Haines
Community Activist
Chokwe Pitchford
Legal Reform Advocate
Gina VanDuinen
Social Worker
Krista Norberg
Health Advocate
Donald Harrison
Filmmaker
Dan McQueer
Farmland Preservation Chair and Retired Deputy
Valerie Kelley-Bonner
Podcaster & Activist
Veronica Hargenrader
Healthcare Professional
Tamarus Darby Jr.
76th American Legion Boys Nation President
Mike Henry
Investigator & Business Owner
Felecia Tyson-Waters
Community Leader
Tru Klassic
Local Producer & Artist
Rodolfo Alvarado
The Anthony Acevedo Foundation
Mateo Hayes
Community Activist
Milan Ariel Atkins
Techno Princess & Musician
Margaret Schankler
Community Member
Vee Venson
Dahlia Dollz Detroit M/C
Jesse Spencer
Peer Support, Harm Reductionist
Khadijah Lewis
Community Leader
SwagRight Toni
Musical Artist & Entrepreneur
Chris Canus
Chris Canus Band
The views expressed by individuals endorsing the Alyshia Dyer campaign do not reflect the views of any organization. Titles and organizational affiliations are for identification purposes only.
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