“I stand with Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti. If you are a Ward 3 voter, I hope you will stand with her too. We may not always agree, but she is a dedicated public servant doing the hard work of being a council member in this small town. Call me a radical, but Ypsi needs affordable housing and Ypsi needs safe working conditions for our city staff. Desiraé Simmons is one of the only people willing to stand up and fight for these things.” – Gillian Ream Gainsley, Ward 3 resident & Treasurer, Board of Education, Ypsilanti Community Schools

 

“Desiraé Simmons works so hard to make the city of Ypsilanti a great place to live and work for everyone. As a lifelong Ypsilanti resident, I deeply appreciate her work. Dez is always willing to listen and engage in dialog about citizen concerns.” – Jessi Burki, Ward 3 resident & Econ/Gov Instructor, Early College Alliance at EMU

 

“Desiraé Simmons has been a champion for anti-oppression long before joining City Council and an advocate for justice and equity while on City Council. I’ll be standing by Dez and I urge everyone else who cares about Ypsi to do the same.” – Luna N.H., Director of Programs and Partnerships, Care-Based Safety

 

“Desiraé Simmons’ work in local politics and advancing transparency in government is commendable. She is someone you can trust and is a true progressive endorsed by many leaders. I have witnessed Desiraé do what is right even when it isn’t easy countless times and we need bold leaders in local government who will increase transparency and accountable while keeping values front and center.” – Alyshia Dyer, therapist, social worker, & candidate for Washtenaw County Sheriff

 

“Desiraé Simmons has been the most transparent council person I’ve experienced since Pete. She is approachable, caring, and I believe listens to all sides.” – Susan Carter, Ward 3 resident & small business owner

 

“Desiraé Simmons has done so much in terms of bringing transparency to city council and she has always done what she feels is best. She works so damn hard for this city and losing her as a city council member would be a huge loss for Ypsi.” – Emy Deshotel, Mental Health Advocate

 

“I am a Ward 3 resident who is more than impressed with Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti’s leadership. Her transparency, communication and commitment & progress toward her goals in city council are aligned with all the reasons I voted for her. I am more aware and engaged as a constituent because of what I learn from Dez’s sharing out of city business and her leadership on council.” – Heather Martin, Ward 3 resident & Founding Director, Youth Arts Alliance

 

“Desiraé Simmons acts in good faith and votes in line with her values. If you disagree with her vote choices, campaign when her term is up for renewal. Recalls are for malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. None of those apply to Dez’s record.” – Mark Hergott, Ward 3 resident