Endorsement Quotes
North Coast States Carpenters Union: “As District 10 continues to grow, it’s essential that local residents benefit from the opportunities that growth creates. Theo Ellington understands the value of union labor, workforce development, and creating pathways into skilled trades. The North Coast States Carpenters Union is proud to support Theo Ellington for District 10 Supervisor and his proven track record of bringing people together, delivering results, and standing up for working families.” -Ron Rowlett, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, North Coast States Carpenters Union.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 16: “We know firsthand that when you invest in arts and culture, you’re investing in real jobs, real skills, and real opportunity. Theo understands that. He knows strong neighborhoods are built by creating pathways to employment, supporting local talent, and making sure growth benefits everyone within the creative economy. Theo brings people together, delivers results, and leads with purpose. We are proud to endorse him for Supervisor—and proud to stand with him as he fights for working families across District 10 and San Francisco.” -IATSE Business Agent Jim Beaumonte
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 648: “Theo Ellington will be the Supervisor who working families can count on. Throughout his career, he has consistently stood up for good jobs, decent wages, affordable housing, and economic opportunity for all San Franciscans and he has delivered. We need him at City Hall in order to build the neighborhoods that District 10's working families deserve.” - UFCW, Local 648 President Dan Larson
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: “As someone who has spent my career fighting for equity and economic opportunity across the state of California, I know that strong local leaders matter. Theo Ellington embodies the bold, community-centered leadership the neighborhoods in his and my hometown of San Francisco need. He has a proven track record of building more housing, tackling homelessness, and creating good jobs. With Theo Ellington at City Hall, the future of District 10 is bright. I’m excited to endorse him for Supervisor.”
State Treasurer Fiona Ma: “Theo Ellington has been here for San Francisco when it mattered most on housing, homelessness, and the arts. He's fought hard to deliver jobs and economic development that benefit everyone, not just those at the top. Theo was born and raised here and is now raising a family in the district. He knows firsthand the issues facing the neighborhood and is the most equipped to serve San Francisco at this critical time.”
Congressman Kevin Mullin: “Theo Ellington is one of San Francisco’s most inspiring leaders. A third generation San Franciscan, born and raised in the Bayview, Theo has spent his career working to build a safer, more vibrant neighborhood with more affordable housing, more jobs, and more opportunities for all. He has a unique ability to bring people with diverse opinions and backgrounds together to solve complex problems, a skill we need more of in our politics today. I’m excited to see what Theo will do as the next Supervisor from District 10.”
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon: “Theo Ellington doesn’t just talk about justice, he organizes for it. He stood up when City Hall was considering adopting Stop and Frisk, and shut it down. He took on corporate polluters for their environmental racism at the Hunters Point Shipyard, and he demanded accountability when others stayed quiet. Theo fights for working families, for dignity, and for communities that have been pushed to the margins for far too long. He’s homegrown, raising his family in the same neighborhood that raised him. So this work is personal and it’s urgent for him. We need leaders who are fearless, rooted in community, and willing to challenge power and the status quo. Theo Ellington is that leader, and I’m proud to endorse him for Supervisor."
State Senator Scott Wiener: “At the State level, I’m fighting every day for new solutions to our housing crisis. I’m supporting Theo Ellington for Supervisor because he’s a proven leader and understands we need to build more housing at all levels to make San Francisco more affordable for working families.”
Assemblymember Catherine Stefani: “I’m fighting hard in the State Assembly for a safer and more vibrant San Francisco. I strongly support Theo Ellington for Supervisor because he’s a trusted leader and a champion for real public safety. He gets it, we need more beat cops doing good community policing work, more investment in violence prevention programs, and real economic opportunity for every San Franciscan. We can count on Theo Ellington to work effectively to build the more affordable, equitable, and safer neighborhoods we all deserve."
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill: "It will take strong leadership to ensure safe neighborhoods, clean streets, vibrant small businesses, and a vibrant downtown. Not only does Theo share this commitment, but he also has the experience and track record of bringing diverse interests together to improve the city we all love. I support Theo Ellington for Supervisor and look forward to working with him in City Hall."
Supervisor Matt Dorsey: "In his time with the Salvation Army, Theo Ellington did incredible work to address San Francisco's homeless crisis. Having had the opportunity to work with Theo over the last decade-and-a-half, I know he well understands San Francisco’s need for a comprehensive approach — which includes a balance of shelter and supportive housing, workforce development, and abstinence-based that support and incentivize long-term recovery from addiction. That's the only way we're going to help people get off the streets, stay off the streets, and live their best lives. I'm proud to endorse Theo for Supervisor."
Former Supervisor Jane Kim: “Theo Ellington has spent his career fighting for San Francisco’s communities and making sure neighborhoods that have too often been overlooked have a real voice at City Hall. He understands that building a more equitable city means creating housing people can afford, supporting working families and small businesses, investing in young people, and making government deliver for every neighborhood. Theo knows District 10 because he is a product of District 10, and I’m proud to support his campaign for Supervisor.”
Past Potrero Hill Democratic Club President Tony Kelly: “Theo and I have both spent years fighting for the neighborhoods of District 10, and while we haven’t always been on the same side of every issue, I know he is deeply committed to our communities. Theo is a strong, creative, and independent thinker with a record of standing up against environmental racism, fighting food apartheid, and being a forceful advocate for our neighborhoods. District 10 needs a Supervisor who will listen to residents, stand up for what’s right, and stick with us while tangling with the folks in City Hall. Theo has put in the work, and he works with the district. I’m proud to support him for District 10’s seat on the Board of Supervisors.”
Bayview Merchants Association President Dontaye Ball: “Theo understands the importance of thriving corridors and small businesses. We’ve watched Theo revitalize the Ruth Williams Opera House and lead a cultural renaissance. During times like this, we must reinvest in arts, culture, and neighborhood coordinators. We're lucky to have a leader like Theo doing just that.”
Dogpatch Arts & Business Association Boardmember Bruce Kin Hui: “Theo isn’t new to this area; he was an early supporter of Dogptach/Potrero’s legacy open space initiatives like Progress Park and other Green Benefits District projects. Theo is a bridge builder who knows how to bring business, labor, nonprofits, government, and the community together as we prepare for the future and growth. That’s what we need at City Hall.”