Elected Officials For Mitra
2023 ENDORSEMENTS
United States Senator Tina Smith
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Mayor Melvin Carter
Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo
Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran
Fmr. Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter
MN State Representative Leigh Finke
MN State Representative Athena Hollins
MN Senator Clare Verbeten
MN Representative Kaohly Her
MN Representative Dave Pinto
MN Senator Erin Murphy
MN Representative Samakab Hussein
MN Representative Maria Isa
MN Majority Leader Jamie Long
SPPS Board Member Halla Henderson
SPPS Board Member Chauntyll Allen
SPPS Board Member Zuki Ellis
SPPS Board Member Jessica Kopp
SPPS Board Member Uriah Ward
Melvin Carter | Mayor of St. Paul
“It is hard to believe all of what Councilmember Mitra Jalali has accomplished in just four years on the City Council - from supporting thousands of new homes at all levels of affordability and ensuring viable rent stabilization policy, to building out our community’s climate action plan, including building 28 new miles of safe bicycle infrastructure, and helping to design our community-first public safety efforts. Councilmember Jalali is a critical partner for all of us, I couldn’t be more excited to support her reelection"
JON SCHUMACHER | NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE & BOARD MEMBER, FORMER ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
“I’m proud and excited to support Mitra as our next Ward 4 City Councilmember. As a longtime community organizer, I am impressed by her understanding of the most critical issues facing our ward and city, including our need for jobs, housing and quality education for all. At a time when St. Paul has spoken loudly for new leaders and perspectives, I believe Mitra has the passion, vision and energy to build community around successful strategies to address these needs. Our city and ward need leaders like Mitra for a bright future.”
Zuki Ellis | Board Member/Chair, St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education
"I'm proud to support Mitra to become my next City Councilmember. Mitra has what it takes to serve all of our community well in the next chapter of our city's future. Right now, we need leaders who are serious about addressing disparities in our city; who are passionate and motivated to bring underrepresented perspectives to the table; and who have a track record of experience working on issues to turn them into policy and results for everyday people. Mitra will be a force for positive change on the Council, and I am excited to work with her on the issues facing our schools, families and communities as our next Ward 4 City Councilmember."
Russ Stark | Former City Council President
“I am proud to endorse Mitra Jalali for the Ward 4 Saint Paul City Council seat. Mitra’s vision for affordable housing, public safety, transit and sustainability will build on my work as councilmember at a critical moment in our city's history. As a renter, community organizer, and policy aide with experience across levels of government, Mitra brings perspectives and skills necessary to lead Ward 4 into the future. Her thoughtful leadership can connect the city that Saint Paul has been to the city we are becoming, and I’m excited to see her lead. She will be a strong partner to Mayor Carter and I as we work to create a Saint Paul for all of us. Please join me in supporting Mitra Jalali for Ward 4 City Council.”
Rena Moran | Ramsey County Commissioner
“As our city moves into its next chapter, we need strong, representative leaders who will stand up for residents and families who have often been left out of our politics of the past. I’m proud to endorse Mitra as an experienced, passionate new leader with the vision to make positive change for Saint Paul. I’m excited to work with her for a stronger Saint Paul!”
Toni Carter | FORMER Ramsey County Commissioner
“I’m proud to endorse Mitra Jalali for City Council. As a Ramsey County Commissioner, I’m excited to have someone with her combination of education, community organizing, and policy experience to partner with on local issues. She will be a strong advocate for equity, inclusive progress and the future of our community!”