Coalition Of Oakland County Leaders Endorse Haley Stevens For Senate

DETROIT, MI – Today, a dozen elected officials and community leaders from across Oakland County announced their endorsement for Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ Senate campaign, citing her proven record of delivering for Oakland County, her fight to lower costs, and strengthen our state’s economy.

“Oakland County, the county I was born and raised in and that I so proudly represent in Congress, is home to dedicated local leaders. I’m proud to have the support of this group backing my campaign for Senate,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “I’ve spent my career delivering for Michigan, and I look forward to working alongside local leaders in the Senate to strengthen our communities, lower costs for Michiganders, and create more opportunities for families across our state.”

Haley Stevens continues to gain momentum in her Senate race. So far, Haley has been endorsed by Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2, IronWorkers Local 25, Teamsters Local 243, UNITE Here Local 24, Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Local Union 636, former state House Speaker Joe Tate, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, the Mayors of Lansing and Grand Rapids, 11 mayors across Metro Detroit, 40 clergy members across Michigan, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus, Reps. Helena Scott (Detroit), Tyrone Carter (Detroit), Amos O’Neal (Saginaw), Brenda Carter (Pontiac), former Detroit Mayor and NBA Hall of Famer Dave Bing, former MI Governor Jim Blanchard, former Governor Martin O’Malley, Elect Democratic Women PAC, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Read the full and growing list of endorsements here.

SEE THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ENDORSING HALEY STEVENS FOR SENATE:

Commissioner Angela Powell – Majority Caucus Chair, Oakland County Commission

Commissioner Ann Erickson Gault – Oakland County Commission

Charles Hicks – Southfield City Council President

Commissioner Dr. Amanda Herzog – Royal Oak City Commission

Rev. William Parker – Pontiac City Council, New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church

Ellen Cogen Lipton – Co-Vice President of the Michigan Board of Education, former Michigan State Representative

Commissioner Jessica Steinhart – Huntington Woods City Commission

Jules Olsman – Huntington Woods Mayor Pro Tem

Hirak Chanda – Troy City Council, Mayor Pro Tem 

State Representative Samantha Steckloff – 19th House District

Helaine Zack –  Former Oakland County Commissioner

Gilda Jacobs – Former State Senator and State Representative, serving as the first woman Floor Leader in the Michigan State Legislature