Endorsements
"Alyshia is a true progressive with the background and frontline experience in both policing and social work that we need to achieve meaningful criminal justice system reform."
Rep. Debbie Dingell
U.S. Representative
Sen. Sue Shink
State Senator
Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
State Representative
Rep. Jennifer Conlin
State Representative
Rep. Dylan Wegela
State Representative
Lawrence Kestenbaum
Washtenaw County Clerk
Justin Hodge
Washtenaw County Commissioner
Brian Marl
Saline Mayor
Me'Chelle King
Ypsilanti City Council — Ward One
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."
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."
Jason Moore
Trustee, Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board of Education
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."
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."
Zackariah Farah
Ann Arbor Renters Commission Chair
Kathy Griswold
Former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Social Worker
Jack Wagner
President, Michigan Justice Advocacy
Yodit Mesfin Johnson
Founder — YMJ & Associates
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.“
Sheriff Susan Hutson
First African-American Female Sheriff in Louisiana, National Oversight Expert
Stacey Doyle, LMSW
Social Worker
Tad Wysor
Local Community Organizer and Union Leader
Leaha Skylar Dotson
Environmental and Community Activist
Jason Towler
Board Chair — Washtenaw Co. Community Action, American Fed. of Teachers Organizer
Ken Scott
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Law Enforcement National Leader
Sonya Alvarado
American Fed. of Teachers (AFT/AFL-CIO) MI Field Representative
Christina Montague
First African-American Chair of Washtenaw Co. Board of Commissioners, Business Leader
Mark Hergott
Community Leader
“Alyshia Dyer is the real deal.”
Lauren Sargent
Community Organizer, Retired Psychologist
Jamie Lowell
Cannabis Activist and Business Leader
Jeremiah Richardson
Former Deputy, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Marvin Cotton Jr.
Exoneree, CEO, Better Not Broken LLC
Feliziana Meyer
Former Pittsfield Twp. Clerk
Arthur Thomas
Community Activist
"The Washtenaw Sheriff's office has been around for decades; it's past time we had a female Sheriff."
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.”
Sen. Jeff Irwin
State Senator
Rep. Andy Levin
Former U.S. Representative
Rep. Jason Morgan
State Representative
Yousef Rabhi
County Commissioner, Former State Representative and House Democratic Floor Leader
Andy LaBarre
Washtenaw County Commissioner
Michelle Deatrick
Former Washtenaw County Commissioner, National Chair of the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council
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."
Desiraé Simmons
Ypsilanti City Council — Ward Three
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."
Laura Sanders
Dexter Township Trustee, Therapist, and Immigrant Rights Advocate
Kathleen Knol
Scio Township Trustee
Dave DeVarti
Washtenaw Community College Trustee
Adam Cecil
National Assoc. of Social Workers - MI Region 10 Board Representative
Jacinda Townsend Gides
Former Ann Arbor School Board President
Renee Curtis
Fmr. President - MI Nurses Association/UM Professional Nurse Council
Nick Roumel
Civil Rights Attorney
Christina Lirones
Former Pittsfield Township Clerk and Treasurer
Alex Thomas
Ypsilanti Twp. Advocate, Chair of Ypsi NICE
Gwenyth Hayes, LMSW
Local Musician, Social Worker
Hedieh Briggs
Community Activist
Ashley Shukait
Harm Reductionist, Public Health Professional
"Alyshia is the only cop I trust."
Charles Degryse
Huron River Watershed Council Board Member
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”.
Jeremy Lapham
Nurse Practitioner
Will Garcia
Fmr. AFSCME 2733 Unit A Chair, Fmr. Huron Valley DSA Co-Chair
Floki Ivey
Teacher and Community Leader
Elisa Guyton
Friends in Deed, Dir. of Development and Communications
Emy Deshotel
Mental Health Advocate
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.”
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.”
Dan Ezekiel
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Darwin Griffin
Community Leader and Radio Show Host
Ken Nixon
Exoneree, CEO, & Justice Activist
Kenyatta Rashon
Ypsilanti High Alumnus & R&B Artist
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."