Endorsements

Allen Arntsen, former District 13 Alder
“Tag has been a strong advocate for District 13 and a progressive leader in city government. Since elected, he has listened to, and worked effectively with, District 13 residents and city policymakers to promote positive and equitable change in Madison. I am proud to endorse Tag for another term as District 13 Alder”

Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Associate Dean for Diversity and Equity Transformation at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UW Health
“I endorse Alder Evers’s bid for reelection without reservation. Tag is one of the hardest working members of the Common Council. He’s built strong relationships with city staff and his Council colleagues and diligently represents the interests of District 13 voters. He fully deserves another term to continue the work he’s started.”

Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder
“I enthusiastically support the re-election of Tag Evers. Tag rolled up his sleeves and immediately dived in to engage residents and stakeholders to address food and housing insecurity issues. He’s a stalwart advocate for racial justice, police accountability, environmental stewardship, affordable housing, and sustainable land use. District 13 is an active district and Tag has been a passionate representative and effective leader. I look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in his next term.”

Jim Lorman, Professor Emeritus at Edgewood College, representing Greenbush Neighborhood Association on the Vilas Park Master Plan Resident Resource Group
”I’m pleased to endorse Tag Evers in his campaign for an additional term as 13th District Alder. I can say without hesitation that Tag is the most competent City Council representative during the 50 years I have lived in this district. Tag always listens carefully to alternative perspectives and provides thorough explanations for his positions, even when they may not be overwhelmingly popular. I continue to be thoroughly impressed by his thoughtfulness on the issues, his commitment to social and environmental justice, and his empathy for those who often fall through the cracks in public decision-making. Tag has gained valuable experience in working with constituents, colleagues, and City staff, and he is now one of the most esteemed and effective members of the Council and a frequently sought-after voice on local policy issues. The people of the 13th District have been fortunate to have Tag as their representative, and I urge us to elect him to another term.”

Tyler Leeper, former DMNA president
“I am grateful for the hard work Tag Evers has done representing District 13 and I enthusiastically support his reelection. He has worked tirelessly, and effectively, to make sure Park Street development meets the needs of people. He has helped Madison respond with empathy to Black Lives Matter protests, to our shortage of affordable housing, and to the COVID crisis. His transparency and communication have kept me informed about important issues. I count on Tag to make the hard decisions that need to be made in these difficult times. “  

Sue Ellingson, Former District 13 Alder
“Tag is always there for the residents of District 13. He is as hardworking and thoughtful as any alder I’ve known. I’m grateful he has chosen to run again.”

Catherine Jagoe, Dudgeon-Monroe representative on the Vilas Park Master Plan Resident Resource Group
“Tag is the most hard-working and engaged alder I've seen in my 34 years in District 13. The projects he has focused on during his two years in office show his deep commitment to social justice, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. His communication and outreach to constituents is outstanding. Tag issues weekly bulletins about topics of importance to the nation, the city and the district. I feel far better informed than ever before about the issues our alder is working on and day-to-day neighborhood matters as a result. Tag's blog posts also convey genuine compassion and a concern with social and mental health. Throughout a uniquely challenging period in office, he has provided much-needed encouragement and inspiration to work together to make this city a better place for all. I strongly support his re-election campaign.”

Lindsay Lemmer, Former District 3 Alder
“Tag is an exceptionally dedicated, tireless and hard-working advocate for his district. He’s a skilled collaborator and communicator, and successfully works with his colleagues on Council and city staff to get things done for his constituents and our city. It’s an honor to support him.”

Terese Berceau, Former State Representative, 77th District
“I know from my time in the legislature and on the Dane County Board that this district has high standards for our city and those that represent them. Tag Evers knows the issues.”

Regina Vidaver, District 5 Alder

I am thrilled to endorse Tag Evers for re-election to the Madison Common Council. Tag and I have worked collaboratively to do what's right for our adjoining districts, and the City as a whole. We have expanded affordable housing and sustainable transportation, put protections for our natural and built environment in place, and ensured traffic safety upgrades occur as needed. Tag is practical, pragmatic, and highly intelligent - in short, a great colleague to work with. I look forward to partnering with him to continue the progress we've been making.

Mary Berryman Agard, Chair, Bayview Foundation Board and Member, Monona Bay Neighborhood Association Board
“Tag’s work has drawn the many neighborhoods of the 13th District closer together, connecting residents across geographic, economic, and racial lines in a way no alder before him has done. As a member of the Bayview and CDA boards he seeks out and gives voice to often overlooked resident perspectives. When district decisions are on the horizon, he facilitates conversations among those affected. Step by step, issue by issue, he works to unite the district in common cause. I endorse him with gratitude and without reservation.”

Diane Eddings, longtime local affordable housing professional
“I have never known an alder so committed to the most vulnerable residents in their district. And you actually get things done!”

Yogesh Chawla, District 6 Supervisor Dane County Board
“Tag’s work on housing and food security have produced tangible results for South Madison. He has worked for years on issues both as an activist and elected official and has always been a solid progressive. He has the policy expertise and leadership qualities to continue to be a strong advocate for District 13.”

Chuck Erickson , District 13 Supervisor Dane County Board

“Tag has provided excellent representation for his constituents in his first term on the City Council. He is one of the most informed and hardest working alders that I've seen during my 30 years of living in District 13.” 

Dave and Deb Leeper
“Tag understands that business as usual is not enough. We have only a few years to make the radical changes we need to make as a community and as a country; Tag understands this urgency and will lead Madison forward in making some difficult and important changes.”

Jesse Laz-Hirsch
”From where I sit, Tag continues to deliver consistently on core principles. He’s open minded - taking time to truly take in and process feedback from all perspectives. He’s helpful in connecting people to the existing resources that exist in the city to solve their problems. He continues (after all these years) to listen to the frustrations and offer honest feedback. He’s willing to support positions that are in the best interest of the broader community, even if they aren’t necessarily in his own interest. Bottom line: I trust Tag to loop in key stakeholders, to take in all available information and to make sincere, thoughtful decisions in the best interest of the community.”