WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC  — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — endorsed Cherelle Parker for mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Hon. Cherelle Parker is running for mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Parker recently served as a Philadelphia City Council Member for District Nine. Before being elected to the city council, she was a State Representative for the 200th District and a teacher. While serving on the City Council, Ms. Parker was the majority leader and led the Philly First Home program, which assists first-time buyers with their down payment or closing costs, partnered with Community College of Philadelphia for Power Up Your Business, a small business training program, and introduced the Project Information Form, that lets the community know the environmental impacts that developments pose with their projects. If elected, she plans to reduce gun violence, empower the community through economic development, and continue to foster Philadelphia into a safer and greener city. 

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Cherelle Parker on her historic run to become the first Black woman mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With more than 16 years of dedicated public service to Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Ms. Parker has vast experience in making investments that benefit and improve neighborhoods throughout the city. Her dedication and passion for the City of Philadelphia continue to galvanize her advocacy for affordable housing, continued investment into the public education system, and ending the systemic poverty and violence that negatively impacts the city. The Collective PAC is proud to support Cherrelle Parker as she campaigns to become the first Black woman mayor of Philadelphia.”

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past six years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 425 Black candidates win elections across the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC  — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — endorsed State Representative Leslie Herod for mayor in  Denver, Colorado. 

State Representative Leslie Herod is running for mayor of Denver, Colorado. Seven years ago, she made history by becoming the first LGBTQ+ Black woman elected to the Colorado state legislature. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado, and while in college, she co-founded New Era Colorado, the state’s leading organization specializing in youth civic engagement. Since 2016, State Rep. Herod has worked with both Democrats and Republicans to pass over 150 bills and has passionately advocated for mental health initiatives, such as an alternative policing program that deploys trained mental health professionals and paramedics for 911 calls that have mental health crises and substance misuse involvement. Currently, State Rep. Herod serves as Chair of the Appropriations Committee and successfully delivered a $36 billion balanced budget for the state of Colorado.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse State Representative Leslie Herod in her bid to become the first Black woman mayor of Denver, Colorado. Her devotion to public service and expertise in cultivating ideas, as she serves in the state legislature, has led to tackling issues that plague many communities throughout Colorado. Now she is ready to bring the same results to the City of Denver, as she remains devoted to putting people before politics. If elected, State Rep. Herod will advocate for every voice in the city to be heard and push for legislation that will propel Denver into a safer, healthier, more inclusive,  and more prosperous city. The Collective PAC is proud to support Leslie Herod in becoming Denver’s first Black woman mayor.” 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 424 Black candidates win elections across the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC  — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — endorsed Commissioner Brandon Johnson for mayor in Chicago, Illinois. 

Commissioner Brandon Johnson is running to lead the third largest city in the country, mayor of Chicago. Mr. Johnson has served the City of Chicago as the First District Commissioner for Cook County for the past five years. Mr. Johnson began his career as a public school teacher at Jenner Academy in Cabrini-Green and Westinghouse College Prep on the west side. He then went on to become an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union. Since being sworn in, Commissioner Johnson led the effort to pass the Just Housing Ordinance, which prohibits housing discrimination against formerly incarcerated people, helped secure legal representation for immigrants facing deportation, and convened a statewide “Save Our Seniors” response to the crisis of low-income nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to endorse Commissioner Brandon Johnson for mayor of Chicago. His passion and personal experiences makes him the best choice to lead the City of Chicago. Mr. Johnson knows first hand what it means to be an educator, having been a public school teacher on the west side for many years before becoming an organizer with the teachers union. Mr. Johnson helped the teachers union get a 17.6% raise over four years for his former colleagues. Over these last five years he served as a commissioner to the second largest county in the country.

Commissioner Johnson plans to use his leadership in the mayor’s office to advance smart and innovative solutions that will address the root causes of violence and poverty in the city, including creating an office of Community Safety, investing more in areas like mental health and housing, and fully fund year-round youth employment opportunities. The Collective PAC is proud to support Commissioner Brandon Johnson in his race to become the next mayor of Chicago.” 

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 424 Black candidates win elections across the United States.