Endorsements

“I'm proud to have the support of these organizations and community leaders."

“I am proud and humbled to have earned the DFL’s support. I will work hard to turn out the vote in November and to ensure residents have the quality of life they want and deserve.”

De'Vonna Pittman

“AFSCME Council 5 is excited to announce our support for De’Vonna Pittman in Hennepin County to be the next Commissioner for District 1. Our members are proud to support you and we look forward to working with you in the future.”

Abdul Omar

Political Organizer, AFSCME Council 5

“We believe you are exactly what District 1 needs. We believe in your leadership and are excited to endorse you for the county board.”

Kimberly Nelson

Political Director, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

“Hennepin County will be the epicenter for the critical power building work that needs to happen in this moment in our state. We look forward to supporting you as a labor-endorsed candidate.”

Chelsie Glaubitz

President, Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation

“The Teamsters Joint Council 32 is very excited to endorse De’Vonna Pittman to be the next Commissioner from the northern suburbs of Hennepin County. We need strong support on the County Board for workforce development issues and support for workers. We trust De’Vonna to be a great new partner on issues such as training opportunities for youth, sustainable jobs creation, and funding for our county roads.”

Edward Reynoso

Political Director, Teamsters Joint Council 32

“De’Vonna is a skilled bridge-builder, fierce literacy and equity advocate, and dedicated community activist. With her eighteen-year career at Hennepin County in Public Safety, Administration, and Disparity Reduction, De’Vonna will bring invaluable expertise and lived experience to the Board of Commissioners. De’Vonna will work boldly and tirelessly to ensure Hennepin County works for all residents.”

Meggie Wittorf

Executive Director, Women Winning

“The Minnesota NOW PAC is thrilled to endorse De’Vonna Pittman in her race for the Hennepin County Commissioner. We need leaders who will work for constitutional equity, reproductive rights, and LGBTQIA rights and we are excited to support De’Vonna, who is clearly one of those leaders.”

Grace Anderson

PAC Chair, Minnesota NOW

“…my family is safer because of your local advocacy. I am so grateful… for us to be able to work together as champions for all human rights…”

Tamara Grady, she/her/hers

PAC Member, OutFront Minnesota

“LiUNA is one of Minnesota’s largest and most active unions. We are proud to support leaders who share our values and priorities: Creating family-sustaining jobs; Protecting working peoples’ freedom to negotiate a fair return on work; Providing affordable healthcare and retirement security; and advancing all workers’ freedom to prosper. We look forward to working with you.”

Kris Fredson

Director of Public Affairs, LiUNA Minnesota & North Dakota

“The Veterans Caucus unanimously endorses De’Vonna Pittman for Hennepin County Commissioner. Her values and support of veterans issues stand her apart from everyone.”

Mark Doble

Vice Chair & Outreach Officer, DFL Veteran's Caucus