"There's no better time for Sheila Dixon to be mayor of Baltimore than now. After 20 years in public office, she knows the political terrain, the pitfalls of the job and, most inviting, the promise that the office holds for improving a city that she knows and loves. She is the Democratic candidate best suited to advance the city's successes and improve upon its failings."
- Baltimore Sun
"Ultimately, we believe that Mayor Dixon exhibits the strength, experience, political acumen and yes, toughness to help bring Baltimore through these difficult times."
- The Afro
"All six of these candidates can run on a proven track record of real votes they have cast as lawmakers, not just promises about the future. Also, many of our organizational affiliates report that these lawmakers have been effective behind the scenes moving forward a pro-worker agenda of better wages, better schools, safer streets, and expanded health care coverage."
- Executive Director Sean Dobson
"Mayor Dixon has a record of accomplishment and progress in the City of Baltimore, and I am proud to endorse her. Mayor Dixon has shown time again that she has the experience and the energy to bring people together to produce results - to solve problems - and improve the quality of life for the people of our City."
- Governor Martin O'Malley
"I know her commitment to public service. She represents a bright hope for the city. She's earned her endorsement. She's earned the right to serve as mayor."
- Kweisi Mfume
"Mayor Sheila Dixon has always been an outstanding supporter of minority contractors, and the community at large, since her City Council days. Minority Contractors will continue to support her because we know that she will continue to support us and the community."
- MMCA President Pless Jones
"Mayor Dixon is a proven leader as Baltimore's Chief Executive and she understands all facets of government. Experience counts and Mayor Dixon has shown that she is prepared to deal with all the tough issues our city encounters daily. Mayor Dixon is the best leader for the job."
- MWMCA President Wayne Frazier
"Mayor Dixon has been involved in the City's minority/women's business enterprise program for a long time and she fully understands some of the challenges minority contractors face. The City's minority and women's business community has faith in Mayor Dixon."
- AMCBA President Arnold Jolivet
"Mayor Dixon has a lot of vision and energy... Mayor Dixon has already demonstrated that she has the leadership to pull the city together."
- Comptroller Peter Franchot
"This endorsement is based on her dedicated work and commitment to our goals of preserving police pensions as well as combating crime in Baltimore City."
- President Vernon Wilhelm
"One of the reasons we endorsed Mayor Dixon was our full confidence in her ability to make this city a better place to live and work. One of the first things the mayor did in January was to reinstate the communication line between city unions and building trades on a monthly basis."
- AFL-CIO President Ernie Grecco
"Sheila Dixon has a vision for Baltimore that includes opportunities for training and jobs for all its residents. Mayor Dixon was instrumental in securing the Convention Center Hotel that is rising up behind us. But greater than her commitment to raising a building, is her commitment to raising the standard of living for the workers who will welcome and care for the guests. Because of her leadership, the jobs created will be stable, well-paying jobs that offer benefits and pensions."
- UNITE HERE Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Harold Bock
"Sheila Dixon has a proven record of working well to bring people together to solve the challenges facing our city. She has demonstrated that she is sensitive to the needs of working families. And she has been extremely competent in crafting solutions to the problems that face our city."
- MARCC CEO Bill Halbert
"There is no one out there who we think will be a better mayor than Mayor Dixon... our folks have been really impressed with how she's had big ideas during her interim term as mayor."
- 1199 SEIU Political Director Quincey Gamble
"From her first Executive Order -- encouraging businesses to hire Baltimore City residents first – to her recent success making the City cleaner and healthier, Mayor Dixon has the most complete vision for Baltimore. Her election will best serve the citizens of Baltimore."
- President John Jefferies
"Sheila is the right choice for us. She's committed to education and so are we. We hope to continue working with the Mayor to secure more funding for under-financed, but valuable programs like Head Start in the city."
- Treasurer of SEIU Local 500 Ruth Musicante
"Of all the candidates vying to lead Baltimore, Mayor Dixon, and her clear-cut plan to shape up the city, made the most sense to our members. By challenging Baltimore's problems at their roots, the mayor provides a sensible road map for citywide improvement."
- UAW Maryland Political Director Darren Petty.
