Community Leaders Who Endorse Mitra
Melvin Carter | Mayor of St. Paul
“I'm proud and excited to endorse Mitra Jalali Nelson to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council. Our city is in a critical moment - one in which we must unite who our city has been, and who our city is becoming, to transform our community into a place that works for everyone. As a strong progressive leader, proud daughter of immigrants, renter, organizer, and policy aide to Congressman Keith Ellison, Mitra brings an impressive decade of experience to the critical work ahead of us. Right now, we need leaders who can unite us across issues and bring the community to the table. Mitra is the perfect choice to help lead that work forward on the Council. Together, we can build a city that works for all of us." Read More >
JON SCHUMACHER | NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE & BOARD MEMBER, 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."
Jason Sole | Former Director of Community-First Public Safety, City of St. Paul
"I am proud to endorse Mitra Jalali Nelson for Saint Paul City Council - Ward 4. Mitra's work is rooted in community. In her day job as a policy and outreach director to Congressman Keith Ellison, she works directly to address inequities in our criminal justice and immigration systems; her leadership on issues of public safety and police accountability will be valuable on the Council. Mitra understands that the future of our Ward and the future of Saint Paul are inextricably linked to a new vision for redefined, community-first public safety. She is building a dynamic coalition of Ward 4 residents who share our vision for the future, where every person feels safe in their neighborhood and welcome in Saint Paul. I would be thrilled to work with Mitra as Ward 4's next Councilmember."
Russ Stark | Former City Council President
“I am proud to endorse Mitra Jalali Nelson 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 Nelson for Ward 4 City Council.”
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Rena Moran | Minnesota State Representative
“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!”
Jim McDonough | Ramsey County Commissioner
“The issues we have to tackle across Ramsey County require progressive champions across the community to come together and work toward a shared vision. I’m happy to endorse Mitra for City Council because her strong progressive values will not only be a significant asset for Ward, but the entire city of Saint Paul. I look forward to working with Mitra across levels of government for the betterment of our community!”
Toni Carter | Ramsey County Commissioner
“I’m proud to endorse Mitra Jalali Nelson 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!”
More community leaders supporting Mitra jalali Nelson
Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo
City Council President Amy Brendmoen
City Council Member Rebecca Noecker
Former Ward 4 City Council Member Jay Benanav
School Board Member Steve Marchese
School Board Member Mary Vanderwert
School Board Member Marny Xiong
State Senator Dick Cohen
State Senator Foung Hawj
State Rep. Kaohly Her
Former State Rep. Erin Murphy
Former State Rep. Matt Entenza