Endorsements for Multnomah County Chair

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

Organizations

  • Basic Rights Oregon

  • Building Power for Communities of Color

  • Collective PAC

  • Color PAC

  • East County Rising PAC

  • The Ebony Collective

  • Latino Network Action Fund

  • Next Up Action Fund

  • Oregon Futures Lab

  • Portland Association of Teachers

  • Portland For All

  • The Sierra Club

  • The Street Trust Action Fund

  • SEIU Oregon

  • Sunrise Movement PDX

  • UNITE HERE Local 8

  • Oregon Working Families Party

Elected Officials

  • Kayse Jama — State Senator, Senate Majority Leader

  • Lew Frederick — State Senator

  • Khanh Pham — State Senator

  • Travis Nelson — State Representative

  • Juan Carlos Gonzalez - Metro Council President

  • Ashton Simpson — Metro Councilor

  • Christine Lewis — Metro Councilor

  • Jamie Dunphy — Portland City Council President

  • Candace Avalos — Portland City Councilor

  • Loretta Smith — Portland City Councilor

  • Sameer Kanal — Portland City Councilor

  • Elana Pirtle-Guiney — Portland City Councilor

  • Angelita Morillo — Portland City Councilor

  • Tiffany Koyama Lane — Portland City Councilor

  • Mitch Green — Portland City Councilor

  • Eddie Wang — PPS Board Chair

  • Michelle DePass — PPS Board Vice Chair

Community Leaders

  • Andre Miller

  • Andy Miller

  • Anita Kea'lani Yap

  • Avel Gordly

  • Barbara Dudley

  • Becca Uherbelau

  • Brian Hoop

  • Chris Bonner

  • Debbie Kitchin

  • Johnell Bell

  • Jonathan Tasini

  • JT Flowers

  • Kevin Kaufman

  • Kiauna Floyd

  • Kim Melton

  • Laura La Rosa

  • Liz Smith-Currie

  • Marcus Mundy

  • Nate McCoy

  • Sahaan McKelvey

  • Salomé Chimuku

  • Sharon Gary Smith

  • Stephen Gomez

  • Stephen Green

  • Stephen Holt

  • Tony Bernal

  • Willy Mazzara Myers

  • Winta Yohannes

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

“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

“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 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