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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."

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"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."

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"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

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