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."
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."
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."
RENEE CURTIS
President - MI Nurses Association/UM Professional Nurse Council


SONYA ALVARADO
American Fed. of Teachers (AFT/AFL-CIO) MI Field Representative


YODIT MESFIN JOHNSON
Founder YMJ & Associates


HEDIEH BRIGGS
Community Activist


DAVE DEVARTI
Washtenaw Community College Trustee


JACINDA TOWNSEND GIDES
Ann Arbor School Board Member


JASON TOWLER
Washtenaw Co. Community Action - Board Chair, American Fed. of Teachers Organizer


WILL GARCIA
AFSCME 2733, Labor Activist


SUE HADDEN
Retired RN, Ann Arbor InDivisible for Democracy Co-Leader, Precinct Delegate


āAlyshia 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.ā
CHRISTINA LIRONES
Former Pittsfield Clerk and Treasurer


JAMIE LOWELL
Cannabis Activist and Business Leader


JEREMIAH RICHARDSON
Former Deputy, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office


DAN EZEKIEL
Parks and Recreation Commissioner


TAD WYSOR
Local Community Organizer and Union Leader


FELIZIANA MEYER
Former Pittsfield Twp. Clerk


ARTHUR THOMAS
Community Activist


"The Washtenaw sheriff's office has been around for decades, its past time we had a female sheriff."
JEREMY LAPHAM
Nurse Practitioner


ASHLEY SHUKAIT
Harm Reductionist, Public Health Professional


"Alyshia is the only cop I trust."
KEN SCOTT
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Law Enforcement National Leader


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."
ME'CHELLE KING
Ypsilanti City Council
Ward One


DESIRAĆ SIMMONS
Ypsilanti City Council
Ward Three


NICK ROUMEL
Civil Rights Attorney


ANDREA URDA-THOMPSON
Pittsfield Twp. Trustee


ADAM CECIL
National Assoc. of Social Workers - MI Region 10 Board Representative


LEAHA SKYLAR DOTSON
Environmental and Community Activist


ZACHARIAH FARAH
Ann Arbor Renters Commission Chair


ELISA GUYTON
Former Executive Director
Riverside Arts Center


CHRISTINA MONTAGUE
First African-American Chair of Washtenaw Co. Board of Commissioners, Business Leader


LAUREN SARGENT
Community Organizer, Retired Psychologist


MAIA HUDSON
Community Leader


"Sheās 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 Sheriffās Office that we can trust.ā
ALEX THOMAS
Ypsilanti Twp. Advocate,
Chair of YpsiNICE


KATHY GRISWOLD
Former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Social Worker


MARVIN COTTON JR.
Exoneree, CEO, Better Not Broken LLC


DARWIN GRIFFIN
Community Leader and Radio Show Host


KEN NIXON
Exoneree, CEO, & Justice Activist


KENYATTA RASHON
Ypsilanti High Alumnus &
R&B Artist


ED STEINMAN
Volunteer Tutor -
Washtenaw Co. 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.ā
SHERIFF SUSAN HUTSON
First African-American Female Sheriff in Louisiana, National Oversight Expert


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.