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 &...

Michelle McKissack, TN-Mayor-Memphis

Issues: Education, Public Safety, Violence Reduction & Prevention, Workforce Training Current Elected Office: Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) School Board, District 1 Profession: Journalist Professional Background: Delta Regional Director, Tennessee School Board Association; Producer/Editorial Director/Correspondent, nextTV; Reporter, ABC 24 and News...

Regina Romero, AZ-Mayor-Tucson

Issues: Climate Resiliency, Housing Affordability, Infrastructure & Parks Investment, Economic Development, Small Business Development Former Elected Office: Tucson City Council, Ward 1 Professional Background: Chair, Latino Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors; Co-Chair, Mayors Against Illegal Guns; Member, Mayors...

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,...

Erin Mendenhall, UT-Mayor-Salt Lake City

Issues: Environmental Protection, Reducing Homelessness, Growing Housing, Police Reform, Transportation, Tech & Innovation Former Elected Office: Member, District 5, Salt Lake City Council Profession: Community Advocate Professional Background: Founder, Breathe Utah; Chair, Utah Air Quality Board Education: BA, Gender Studies...

Lisa Brown, WA-Mayor-Spokane

Issues: Women's Rights, Safe Communities, Economic Growth, LGBTQ Rights Former Elected Office: Washington Senate, Majority Leader; Washington Senate, District 3; Washington House of Representatives, District 3, Position 1 Profession: Higher Education Professional Background: Director, Washington State Department of Commerce; Chancellor,...

Cherelle Parker, PA-Philadelphia-Mayor

Top Issues: Affordable Housing, Education, Supporting Small Businesses, Transportation & Infrastructure, Women's Rights Current Elected Office: Philadelphia City Council, District 9 Former Elected Office: Philadelphia House of Representatives, District 200 Experience: Advisor, City Council Member Marian Tesco Profession: Teacher Education: BS,...

Leirion Gaylor Baird, NE-Lincoln-Mayor

Top Issues: Public Safety, Infrastructure, Economy, Quality of Life Former Elected Office: At Large Member, Lincoln City Council Experience: Vice Chair, Mayors and Metros, US Conference of Mayors; Member, Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Commission; Director, Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln...