Endorsements
Stand up and Be Counted!
Tevita 'Uhatafe,
Precint Chair 3389, Political Coordinator - Transport Workers Union AFL-CIO [TWU] Local 513, Delegate - Tarrant County Central Labor Council [TCCLC] AFL-CIO
“It’s no secret how much non-stop action the labor movement has seen in North Texas the last 3 years. From a national labor strike, to city council meetings, to promoting citizenship drives, to lobbying pro-labor legislation in Austin and many other actions I’ve been involved with, none of this is possible without my union brother, Steve Ruiz.
Brother Steve is the only person I believe that will fight for all people. I know this, I’ve seen him pull along people of all class statuses, religious affiliations, and races to achieve wins no singular group or organization can win alone. He’s a proven winner.
This is my formal endorsement of my brother to run as SD9 Committeeman.”
Celia Morgan, President Emeritus, Texas Young Democrats
“As a fellow activist, Steve is a shining example of positivity and consistency towards the goals of an inclusive and representative Democratic Party. As a former candidate for local office, I know first hand that Steve is dedicated to fighting for those often left out and left behind. The residents and neighbors of Senate District 9 will be well served by Steve as your State Executive Democratic Committeeman.”
Endorsement from Michelle Wallace, Precinct Chair 3166
“I would like to endorse Steve Ruiz because he stays involved and fights for the rights of all. He is very involved with the labor council and has a lot of knowledge of the benefits of supporting unions. He is always available to precinct chairs and has worked tirelessly trying to get Democrats elected In this area. He doesn’t work as an individual but as a part of a greater team who works to motivate others.”
I am honored to have the support of these individuals and organizations . . .
*NEW - read about the endorsement I received from the Tarrant County Central Labor Council - AFLCIO
2020 Texas AFLCIO Cope Convention featuring (L to R) Tevita ‘Uhatafe, John Gardner, Steve Ruiz, Rick Levy (President of Texas AFLCIO), Montserrat Garibay (Secretary-Treasurer of Texas AFLCIO), Maggie Kramer, and Brian Golden (Tarrant County Central Labor Council)
“I am so happy and proud to support brother Steve Ruiz for SD9 Committeeman. Steve is a graduate of the Texas AFL-CIO Ruth Ellinger school, a great union leader and always leads by example. He is committed to the uplifting the working people of Texas while working in collaboration with others to make sure that our issues are priority. Best of luck Steve!” - MontSerrat Garibay, SDEC Labor Caucus & Secretary Treasurer of the Texas AFLCIO #TheLaborGuy #TxLabor2020”
(List in Progress)
SDEC Labor Caucus - Montserrat Garibay. Executive Committee Vice Chair and Rick Levy, Executive Committee Chair
Rachel King - Tarrant County Blue Wave, Precinct Chair 3443
Stephanie Kopnang - Organizer, Unite Here Local 23
Pauline Mims - Tarrant County Democratic Party Labor Relations Co-Chair & House District Coordinator for HD101/ Precinct Chair 2379
John Quinn - Euless, Texas
Angi Defelippo, Field Organizer for Tarrant County Central Labor Council
“I am proud to support my Union Brother for SD 9 Committeeman. He has been essential to Tarrant County CLC, AFL-CIO and time me personally. Together we have organized politically and in the community. Steve is trustworthy, open minded, and truly an asset to any organization he is part of.”
Dennis Sherrard - Precinct Chair 3516 and host of Speaking Up! Podcast
Michael McPhail - Former SDEC Committeeman, SD 9
Lee Williams and Martha Williams - Precinct Chair 4588
Celia Morgan - President Emeritus, Texas Young Democrats
Bob Horton - former precinct chair in 1197, current member of the TCDP Volunteer Committee
Steve Wallace and Michelle Wallace - precinct chair in 3166
Sahakul Khatri - SD9 Voter
Karrol Rimal, Progressive Strategist
Hari Adhikari, SD9 Delegate
Martin Saenz - Precinct Chair 4618, SD9 Delegate, and Candidate for SDEC Hispanic Caucus
John “Chip” Serrano - personal endorsement, President of LCLAA, President of UFCW 540, eBoard Member of TCCLC
Anthony Elmo - personal endorsement. Precinct Chair 3392, SD9 Delegate, Political Director of UFCW Local 1000, eBoard Member of TCCLC
Haley Taylor Schlitz, 2020 Candidate for SD9 DNC Delegate for Joe Biden - “I am proud to endorse my friend Mr. Ruiz for SD9 Committeeman. He is a proven leader and will work to bring us all together in Tarrant County. Plus he has a deep commitment to helping the youth in our community and ensuring we have a seat at the table as we move forward. I hope everyone will join with me in supporting Steve.”
Bryan Parra - SD9 Delegate
Valerie Johnson - SD9 Delegate and Candidate for SD9 DNC Delegate for Bernie Sanders
“I am so proud to case a vote for Steve Ruiz at convention! He consistently stands on the frontlines with workers and I’m confident he will fight for a platform centering workers rights. If you’re in Senate District 9, consider voting for Steve. Has has always been super welcoming to those of us to the left of the party.”
Nancy Bean - Former State House Candidate for HD93, Precinct Chair 2224 and SD9 Delegate
Tarrant County Central Labor Council AFLCIO
Krissia Nunez Palomo - Precinct Chair 3157 and SD9 Delegate
Prabhat Dixit - SD9 Delegate, Precinct Chair 3329, Co Chair of the AAPI Committee for the Tarrant County Democratic Party, Himalayan Democratic Club of DFW - Read the statement from Prabhat Dixit!
Mohan Gyawali - SD9 Delegate, Member of the AAPI Committee for the Tarrant County Democratic Party, Himalayan Democratic Club of DFW
Marvin Sutton - SD22 Committeeman
Jo Anna Cardoza - Precinct Chair 2519, Chair of the LatinX Voter Outreach Committee, Candidate for Arlington City Council
Alisa Simmons - 2020 Democratic Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives in House District 94
Stuart Campbell - 2020 SD12 National Delegate, Our Revolution Volunteer and Social Activist
“I wholeheartedly support Steve. He’s a union brother who has consistently stood up for the voiceless and fought the good fight. I encourage all SD9 delegates to vote for Steve for SDEC”
Tyler McVety - SD9 Delegate, Candidate for SD9 National Delegate and Presidential Elector
Edward Perkins - Progressive activist.
“If you live in Senate District 9 and support what the Democratic party is supposedly about (true social+economic justice), vote for Steve Ruiz. I’ve been in the trenches and have seen how so many local democratic “leaders” only care to show up for pur in work if it’ll get them clout or a paycheck. That’s not Steve. He’s truly of, by and for the grassroots.”
Vance Keyes - Captain of Special Operations, Fort Worth Police Department and 2020 Democratic Candidate for Tarrant County Sheriff
Chrystal Riddell, SD9 Delegate & Steve Riddell, 2018 Democratic Candidate for House District 92
Nadia and Amjad Bhular - precinct chair 2699
Ryan Kippes - SD9 Delegate and candidate for Biden National Delegate, candidate for Biden on the Presidential Preference Recommendation Committee.
Sally Ortega-Putney - SD12 SDEC Committeewoman
Willene Bodine - SD9 Delegate, Dallas County
Jessica Kelton, former member of Leadership Committee for the Tarrant County Democratic Party
Karla Palomares - SD10 National Delegate
Ralph Torres - SD9 Delegate to the State Convention, Elected 2020 SD9 National Delegate
Mary Ann Knight - 2020 SD10 National Delegate
Evelyn Echols - 2020 SD9 Delegate
Ernesto Gloria - 2020 SD9 National Delegate
“The vote I am most excited to cast this convention is for Steve Ruiz for SD9 Committeeman. Since I have met Steve I have seen him fighting for working class power wherever he can. From the picket line to knocking doors in our community and so much more, Steve has exemplified the meaning of Solidarity. I look forward to many more years of learning from Steve and hope to spend the next two learning from him as our SD9 Committeeman.” - Ernesto Gloria
“Our Labor Unions in Texas emit an overwhelming sense of community and family. I wholeheartedly believe that we need to make it easier for workers to unionize and hold power and that we need to elect real people willing to fight for our working class families.
When I think of a person that embodies the unwavering solidarity of workers and the devotion to building a large working class movement, I think of Steve Ruiz. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Steve over this last year and could not be more impressed with his efforts to organize and build relationships all over DFW. He is a great leader and I am proud to endorse him for SD9 Committeeman because I know he would do an outstanding job representing working class families! 🔥🔥🔥
Please lend your support to Steve and remember to cast your vote 5/31-6/2! - Karla Palomares, SD10 Sanders National Delegate”
Kurt Stallings - SD9 Delegate
“I am backing Mr. Ruiz in this key vote. I like his consistent hands-on organization of material assistance to those in need and his focus on labor in the past. In the present, The American worker has been backed to the point her heels are on the edge of the ridge, and one stiff breeze can plunge her to the rocks below. We’ve seen in the Year of Covid how the affluent and their bought legislators willfully treat workers and their very lives as readily exchangeable commodities. It’s not just COVID — make no mistake. Things like the rollback of safety protection for workers are intended to root and expand.
Votes must be earned. Poll after poll shows what these good folk need and want from the Democratic Party. I think “Steve the Labor Guy” can help us deliver on those policies and earn their votes in November.” - Kurt Stallings
I am proud to endorse my union brother Steve Ruiz for SD9 Committeeman. Steve has a long track record of speaking up and standing shoulder to shoulder with those in the fight for equality, opportunity, and justice and I know he will represent my senate district well on the SDEC.
I am proud to endorse someone who understands workers’ rights are inseparable from human rights and can build the infrastructure we need to support all democratic candidates and office holders.