Endorsements for Multnomah County Chair

“I support Shannon because she is the pragmatic leader we need. She has the expertise and on-the-ground experience to solve our community’s biggest problems and get things done. She has shown a willingness and commitment to work with everyone to find solutions.”
— Debbie Kitchin, small business owner

Shannon is endorsed by organizations and community leaders from across the county who hold leadership positions in government, business, labor, and non-profits:

  • NextUp Action Fund

  • Working Families Party

  • Collective PAC

  • Avel Gordly, Community leader and former State Senator

  • Kayse Jama, Oregon Senate Majority Leader

  • Lew Frederick, Oregon Senator

  • Khanh Pham, Oregon Senator

  • Ashton Simpson, Metro Councilor

  • Christine Lewis, Metro Councilor

  • Loretta Smith, Portland City Councilor

  • Candace Avalos, Portland City Councilor

  • Tiffany Koyama Lane, Portland City Councilor

  • Angelita Morillo, Portland City Councilor

  • Mitch Green, Portland City Councilor

  • Eddie Wang, Portland Public School Board President

  • Michelle DePass, Portland Public School Board member

  • Nate McCoy, Business leader

  • Debbie Kitchin, Business Owner

  • Stephen Green, Business leader

  • Willy Mazzara Myers, former labor leader and small business owner

  • Winta Yohannes, Community leader

  • JT Flowers, Community leader

  • Tony Bernal, Nonprofit leader

  • Sahaan McKelvey, Nonprofit leader

  • Chris Bonner, Realtor and Business Owner

  • Salomé Chimuku, Activist andChair Multnomah County Democrats

  • Andre Miller, Activist and Vice Chair Multnomah County Democrats

  • Barbara Dudley, Community Leader

  • Sharon Gary Smith, Community Leader

  • Anita Keā'lani Yap, Activist and Minority Business Owner

  • Kamelah Adams, Black Business Owner

  • Stephen Gomez, Community Leader

  • Chris Behre, Public Defender

  • Brian Hoop, Community Leader

For more information, contact: Friends of Shannon Singleton, 503-427-8652, info@shannonsingleton.org

“Shannon is the type of leader who speaks truth, speaks up for the community, and brings people together for good.”
— Avel Gordly, former State Senator and community leader

“Shannon is the right person to lead Multnomah County as we navigate issues that require an in-depth understanding of how human services are delivered and the ability to make difficult decisions that impact livability for each and every resident of our community. From the front lines to the front office, Shannon has a proven track record of improving the system. As the Chair, Shannon can have the greatest impact for the greatest good.”‍ ‍
— Kevin Kaufman, Community Leader