Endorsements
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Andy Levin
Former Congressman
"Raylon Leaks-May has provided leadership in Ferndale time & again, in a way that involved and powers everyone. She is just the person to lead Ferndale in the years ahead!"
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Helena Scott
State Representative of House District 7
“I am proud to support Raylon Leaks-May for Mayor because I know she is qualified, proven leader and committed to the to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Ferndale.”
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Dave Coulter
Oakland County Executive
"I know Raylon to be passionate about all she does. She studies every issue and weighs all options carefully in order to best serve the entire community. I was glad to have her voice at the council table when I was Mayor, and as county executive, I look forward to collaborating with her as Mayor of Ferndale.”
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Ann Heler
Executive Director Free & Charitable Clinics of Michigan
“I am supporting Raylon Leaks-May for Mayor. Her voting record, her remarks at council, and her willingness to explain her votes on record make it clear her respect for the city and its residents. I’d like to emphasize, because it’s dear to me, our GLBTQ+ community knows she values all residents equally, and without reservation.”
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Kat Bruner James
Mayor Pro-tem
"I support Raylon Leaks for Mayor because she emphasizes inclusion when she makes decisions. She considers perspectives from all ages, abilities, backgrounds, faiths, & identities."
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Jeremy Moss
State Senator of District 7
“I am proud to endorse my friend Raylon Leaks-May for Mayor. From schoolboard to city council, she has been a thoughtful, engaged, and dedicated Ferndale neighbour. We’ve worked alongside eachother to boost state support for local infrastructure and the essential services we all depend on. She’s also been an unwavering ally to our LGBTQ community. Showing up, and speaking out for equality.“
Support From Our Community
Jeremy Moss, State Senator
Mike McFall, State Representative
Natalie Price, State Representative
Regina Weiss, State Representative
Ellen Cogen Lipton, State Board of Education Co-Vice President
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Robert Wittenberg, Oakland County Treasurer
David Woodward, Oakland County Commission Chair
Marcia Gershenson, Oakland County Commission Vice
Chair Charlie Cavell, County Commissioner
Yolanda Smith Charles, County Commissioner
Quinn Wright, Madison Heights City Councilor
Melanie Piana, Former Ferndale Mayor
Laura Mikulski, Ferndale City Council Member
Greg Pawlica, Ferndale City Council Member
Jennifer LaTosch, Ferndale School Board Vice President
Mary Fulmer, Ferndale School Board Trustee
Judeen Bartos, Ferndale Library Board President
Kelly Farrah, Ferndale Library Board Secretary
Bret Scott, Pleasant Ridge Mayor
Alissa Sullivan, Hazel Park City Council
Adam Duberstein, Hazel Park District Library Board President
Barbara Winter, Hazel Park District Library Board
Kate Baker
Liz Bauer
Jennifer Bentley
Audrey Binion
Kimberly Blair
Katie Brisson
Jennifer Candea
Sharon Chess
Heather Coleman-Voss
Paul Collom
Craig Covey
Helaine Zack
Kitty Daly
Dan Davis
Jeannie Davis
JeDonna Matthews Dinges
Bridget Deegan-Krause
Kevin Deegan-Krause
Carissa Gaden
Scott Galloway
Jaron Garza
Omar George
Chuck Goedert
Irenita Goedert
Becky Hammond
Ann Heler
Monique Herzig
Walt Herzig
JuLorie Hurst
PJ Jacokes
Donnie Johnson
Nina Kelly
Kat LaTosch
Lana LaFleur-Jackson
Cliff Lemon
Angela Lippard
Dan Martin
Ava May
Evan May
Ian May
Ashley Leaks
Jenny Marr
Monica Mills
Beth O’Connor
Frank O’Donnell
Jim O’Donnell
Ann Pouncy
Rafel Pouncy
Eric Rader
MaKisha Reed
Janelle Rogers
Laurinda Ross
Kelly Satterfield
Cathy Schneider
Linda Schneider
Mary Schusterbauer
Reggie Sutherland
Jason Storms
John Ulinski
Lyle Ulinski
Keith Vansen
Ann Warner
Heidi West
Jonathan West
George Westerman
Dennis Whittie