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Endorsements

Titles and organizational affiliations are for identification purposes only.

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Rep. Debbie Dingell

U.S. Representative

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Sen. Jeff Irwin

State Senator

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Sen. Sue Shink

State Senator

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Rep. Andy Levin

Former U.S. Representative

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Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.

State Representative

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Rep. Jason Morgan

State Representative

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Rep. Jennifer Conlin

State Representative

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Yousef Rabhi

County Commissioner, Former State Representative and House Democratic Floor Leader

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Rep. Dylan Wegela

State Representative

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Andy LaBarre

Washtenaw County Commissioner

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Lawrence Kestenbaum​

Washtenaw County Clerk

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Michelle Deatrick

Former Washtenaw County Commissioner, National Chair of the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council

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Justin Hodge

Washtenaw County Commissioner

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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

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Desiraé Simmons

Ypsilanti City Council — Ward Three

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Me'Chelle King

Ypsilanti City Council — Ward One

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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

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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

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Jason Moore

Trustee, Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board of Education

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Dave DeVarti

Washtenaw Community College Trustee

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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

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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

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Zackariah Farah

Ann Arbor Renters Commission Chair

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Renee Curtis

Fmr. President - MI Nurses Association/UM Professional Nurse Council

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Kathy Griswold

Former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Social Worker

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Nick Roumel

Civil Rights Attorney

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Jack Wagner

President, Michigan Justice Advocacy

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Christina Lirones

Former Pittsfield Township Clerk and Treasurer

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Yodit Mesfin Johnson

Founder — YMJ & Associates

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Alex Thomas

Ypsilanti Twp. Advocate, Chair of Ypsi NICE

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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

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Sheriff Susan Hutson

First African-American Female Sheriff in Louisiana, National Oversight Expert

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Hedieh Briggs

Community Activist

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Stacey Doyle, LMSW

Social Worker

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Ashley Shukait

Harm Reductionist, Public Health Professional

"Alyshia is the only cop I trust."

Tad Wysor

Local Community Organizer and Union Leader

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Charles Degryse

Huron River Watershed Council Board Member

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Leaha Skylar Dotson

Environmental and Community Activist

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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

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Jeremy Lapham

Nurse Practitioner

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Ken Scott

Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Law Enforcement National Leader

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Will Garcia

Fmr. AFSCME 2733 Unit A Chair, Fmr. Huron Valley DSA Co-Chair

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Sonya Alvarado

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

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Floki Ivey

Teacher and Community Leader

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Christina Montague

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

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Elisa Guyton

Friends in Deed, Dir. of Development and Communications

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Mark Hergott

Community Leader

“Alyshia Dyer is the real deal.”

Emy Deshotel

Mental Health Advocate

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Lauren Sargent

Community Organizer, Retired Psychologist

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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

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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

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Dan Ezekiel

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commissioner

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Marvin Cotton Jr.

Exoneree, CEO, Better Not Broken LLC

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Darwin Griffin

Community Leader and Radio Show Host

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Feliziana Meyer

Former Pittsfield Twp. Clerk

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Ken Nixon

Exoneree, CEO, & Justice Activist

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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

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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

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Sharon Saydak

Retired Deputy, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

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Darin Taylor

Law Enforcement Professional

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Lieutenant Carl Tennenbaum

Retired Lieutenant

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David S. Malcolm

Residential Real Estate Consultant

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Leslie McGraw

Les GO Social Media Marketing & Training

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Vivienne Armentrout

Former Washtenaw County Commissioner

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Matt Dargay

Former President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy

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Dr. Susan Ciotti

Pharmacetical Executive, Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan

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Bonnie E. Zabel

Small Business Owner

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Sharif Krabti

Social Worker

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Anne Bannister

Former Ann Arbor City Councilmember

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Bill Vanderwill

University of Michigan, School of Social Work Lecturer

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Heather Martin

Artist & Community Leader

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Petals Sandcastle

Artist, Producer

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Ginger Chase

Ann Arbor Townie, Community Artist

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Cheyenne Turner

Mental Health Professional, Director of Behavior Health Services

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Brittney Barros

LLMSW, Macro Social Worker, Child Welfare advocate

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Cynthia Bodewes

Community Organizer

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Charmie Gholson

Founder of Michigan Moms United

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Pastor Anna Taylor-McCants

Pastor and Community Leader

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Tania Frazier

Community Supporter

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Brent Bergeron

Community Leader

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Demarco Johnson

Educator

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Tyisha Thompson

Youth Activist

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Machelle Pearson

Grassroot Organizer & Public Speaker

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Evan Oswald

Community Supporter

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La'Resha Thornton

Community Activist

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Tashawna Gill

Community Leader

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Guy Conti

Community Leader

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John Hollingsworth

Veteran Activist

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Adam Kasha

Business Leader

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Lauren Fardig-Diop

Restorative Coach, Ypsilanti Community Schools

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Stacey Doyle

Clinical School Social Worker

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Shawanna Vaughn

CEO, Silent Cry Inc.

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Shirley Beckley

African American Historian & Activist

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Audrey Anderson

Community Activist

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Shanna Smith-Evans

Community Leader

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Christian Alvarado

Young Democrats of Michigan
Vice Chair

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Pastor Powell

Executive Director, Community Family Life Center

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John R. Rapp

Former Marine Deputy, Retired Reserve Deputy Sheriff

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Lady P (Geraldine Powell)

Program Director, Community Family Life Center

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Jen Haines

Community Activist

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Chokwe Pitchford

Legal Reform Advocate

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Gina VanDuinen

Social Worker

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Krista Norberg

Health Advocate

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Donald Harrison

Filmmaker

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Dan McQueer

Farmland Preservation Chair and Retired Deputy

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Valerie Kelley-Bonner

Podcaster & Activist

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Veronica Hargenrader

Healthcare Professional

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Tamarus Darby Jr.

76th American Legion Boys Nation President

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Mike Henry

Investigator & Business Owner

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Felecia Tyson-Waters

Community Leader

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Tru Klassic

Local Producer & Artist

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Rodolfo Alvarado

The Anthony Acevedo Foundation

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Mateo Hayes

Community Activist

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Milan Ariel Atkins

Techno Princess & Musician

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Margaret Schankler

Community Member

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Vee Venson

Dahlia Dollz Detroit M/C

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Jesse Spencer

Peer Support, Harm Reductionist

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Khadijah Lewis

Community Leader

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SwagRight Toni

Musical Artist & Entrepreneur

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Chris Canus

Chris Canus Band

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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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Alyshia Dyer served as an officer at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Any photographs or use of her titles from her time in service do not imply endorsement from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office or any other government organization.

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