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."

"We are endorsing one incredible progressive candidate from the Great Lakes State: Run for Something is proud to endorse Alyshia Dyer for Washtenaw County Sheriff. Through her candidacy, she strives to address the underlying causes of injustice, advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being and dignity of all individuals."

"Alyshia has demonstrated a commitment to real change, accountability, and transparency when it comes to law enforcement. She centers people directly impacted in her work, and has a history of fighting for harm reduction in our legal system. Her first-hand experience as a Deputy Sheriff, combined with her social work background will be invaluable for the critical decisions our next sheriff will have to make. Alyshia has the necessary background, vision and strength to make the right decisions for the citizens of our county. Michigan Justice Advocacy is happy to support Alyshia Dyer as our choice for Washtenaw County Sheriff in 2024."
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


MARK HERGOTT
Community Leader


“Alyshia Dyer is the real deal.”
SUE HADDEN
Retired RN, Ann Arbor InDivisible for Democracy Co-Leader, Precinct Delegate


“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.“
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


JACK WAGNER
President,
Michigan Justice Advocacy


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.”
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."
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


DESIRAÉ 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
Friends in Deed, Dir. of Development and Communications


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


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.”
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


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


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
Mark Hergott
Community Leader
Khadijah Lewis
Community Leader
SwagRight Toni
Musical Artist & Entrepreneur
Chris Canus
Chris Canus Band
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
Tashawna Gill
Community Leader
Guy Conti
Community Leader
John Hollingsworth
Veteran Activist
Adam Kasha
Business Leader