Whitney Stevens, WA-Mayor-Tacoma

Top Issues: Community Safety, Summer Childcare, Revenue Growth Profession: Speaker & Consultant Experience: Founder, The Viability Project; Vice President, Democrat, National Women's Political Caucus-Washington; Operations Specialist, Pierce County Education: BA, Political Economy, University of Washington, Tacoma

Dorcey Applyrs, NY-Mayor-Albany

Top Issues: Public Safety, Affordable & Safe Neighborhoods, Economic Development, Youth, Arts & Culture, Good Governance Current Office: Chief City Auditor Former Elected Office: Albany Common Council, Ward 1 Profession: Public Health Professional Experience: Clinical Associate Professor, Health Policy, Management,...

Erica Deuso, PA-Mayor-Downington

Top Issues: Public Safety, Environmental Resilience, Vibrant Downtown Profession: Research Scientist Experience: Personnel & Process Quality Managment, Johnson & Johnson; Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Equality Project; Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, PFLAG Philadelphia; Member, Board of Directors,...

Mary Sheffield, MI-Detroit-Mayor

Current Elected Office: Detroit City Council President, District 5 Top Issues: Community Justice, Economic Empowerment, Housing, Neighborhoods Professional History: Program Specialist, Wayne County Sheriff; Financial Aid Advisor & International Program Coordinator, Wayne County Community College Profession: Public Administration Education: BA,...

Gina Ortiz Jones, TX-Mayor-Austin

Top issues: Job Creation, National Security, Immigration Reform Education: Boston University, B.A., Economics and East Asian Studies; M.A., Economics; MA, School of Advanced Military Studies of the United States Army Command and General Staff College Profession: Military and national intelligence adviser Previous...

Barbara Lee, CA-Mayor-Oakland

Top Issues: Civil Rights, Economy & Jobs, Energy, Small Business, Gun Violence, Health Care Former Elected Offices: Member of Congress, CA-13; California State Senate, District 9; California State Assembly, District 16 Profession: Social Worker Work Experience: Chief of Staff, Rep....

Stephanie Terry, IN-Mayor-Evansville

Top Issues: Neighborhoods and Parks, Public Safety, Economic Growth, Rising Costs, Education Profession: Nonprofit Executive Experience: Deputy Director, Carver Community Organization; Executive Director, Louis J. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville; Public Health Administrator, Indiana State Department of Health Education:...

Connie Boesen, IA-Mayor-Des Moines

Issues: Public Safety, Economic Vitality, Neighborhood Development, Helping the Most Vulnerable Previous Elected Office: Des Moines City Council, At Large Profession: Small Business Owner Professional Background: Member, Des Moines Public Schools Board; Owner – Applishus and Salad Bowl; Polk County...

Lauren McLean, ID-Mayor-Boise

Issues: Affordable Housing, Parks Expansion, Child Care Expansion, Small Business Support, Public Safety Previous Elected Office: Boise City Council Profession: Environmental Policy Advocate Professional Background: Member, Boise Parks Commission; Leader, Boise Foothills Open Space Campaign; Commissioner, Boise City Planning &...

Dr. Donya Sartor, GA-Mayor-Jonesboro

Issues: Clean & Safe Neighborhoods, Trusted Leadership, Responsible Growth Current Elected Office: Member, Jonesboro City Council Profession: Education Policy Professional Background: Adjunct Faculty, University of West Georgia; National Achievement Specialist & Curriculum Specialist, McGraw Hill Education: BA, Emory University; MA,...