ENDORSEMENTS

These endorsements are a testament to Tami Sawyer's proven leadership and dedication to serving the people of Shelby County. They highlight the broad and diverse coalition that will continue to support her as she and her team transform the General Sessions Court Clerk office.

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Elected Officials

Raumesh Akbari, Tennessee Senate

London Lamar, Tennessee Senate

Torrey C. Harris, Tennessee House of Representatives

Jesse Chism, Tennessee House of Representatives

Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee House of Representatives

Aftyn Behn, Tennessee House of Representatives

Miska Clay-Bibbs, Shelby County Commissioner

Mickell Lowery, Shelby County Commissioner

Michael Whaley, Shelby County Commissioner

Shante K. Avant, Shelby County Commissioner

Erika Sugarmon, Shelby County Commissioner

Janika White, City of Memphis Council Member

Jerri Green, City of Memphis Council Member

Michalyn Easter-Thomas, City of Memphis Council Member

Pearl Walker, City of Memphis Council Member

Regina Morrison Newman, Shelby County Trustee

 

Community Leaders / Former Elected Officials

Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., United States House of Representatives

Dr. Cornel West, Professor & Political Activist

Beverly Robertson, Former CEO, Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Martavius Jones, Former City of Memphis Council Member

Michael Hooks, Sr., Former Shelby County Commissioner & Property Assessor

Bill Morrison, Former Shelby County Probate Court Clerk

Sheleah Harris, Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board Member

Gortria Banks, Former General Sessions Court Clerk Administrator

Christela Alonzo, Entertainer & Voting Rights Activist

Dr. Wes Bellamy, Former Vice Mayor, Charlottesville, VA

Kevin Bradshaw, Labor Union Leader

William Jones, Labor Union Leader

Vickie Terry, Labor Union Leader & Civil Rights Organizer

Dr. Charles McKinney, Professor & Civil Rights Historian

Andre Dean, Governmental Relations Strategist

Rhonda Logan, Former City of Memphis Council Member

Sara Jane Goodman, Human Rights Advocate

Sarah Carpenter, North Memphis Community Leader

Keedran Franklin, Whitehaven Community Leader

Aimee Lewis, Human Rights Advocate

LeAndre Gibson, Whitehaven Community Leader

Marvin Todd, Entrepreneur

Alex Hensley, Political Strategist

Tikeila J. Rucker, Education Justice Advocate

Tim Ware, Education Justice Advocate

Allan Creasy, Democratic Organizer

Natalie McKinney, Education Advocate

Shahidah Jones, Civil Rights & Justice Advocate

Amber Sherman, Civil Rights & Justice Advocate

Phillip Ashley Rix, Entrepreneur

Brian E. Harris, South Memphis Community Leader

Christopher Beavers, Executive Culinary Chef

Takeisha Berry Brooks, Entrepreneur

Kia Shine, Entertainment, Heath & Autism Advocate

Jeffrey Higgs, South Memphis Community Developer

LeMichael Wilson, Community Organizer

Kelly English, Executive Chef & Entrepreneur

SunAh Marie, Community Advocate

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Clergy
Dr. Reginald S. Boyce

Rev. Gina Stewart

Dr. Rosalyn Nichols

Dr. Keith Norman

Dr. Davin D. Clemons

 

Attorneys & Legal Professionals

Alex C. Wharton, Attorney

Jeff Walker, Attorney

Josh Spickler, Attorney

Jeffery Robinson, Attorney

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Organizations​

Memphis for All

The Equity Alliance

Bend the Arc - Memphis