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, District 5 Alder
“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 a second term to continue the work he’s started.”

Jim Lorman, Professor Emeritus at Edgewood College, representing Greenbush Neighborhood Association on the Vilas Park Master Plan Resident Resource Group
“Tag Evers is serving our community extremely well and absolutely deserves to be reelected for a second term. Tag stands out as one of the most thoughtful, principled, and intelligent alders we’ve had during the 45 years I’ve lived in the 13th District. You can count on Tag to listen well, and to make decisions based on progressive values aimed at collective well-being. I am happy to endorse him, and look forward to continue working together to make Madison an better city for everyone.”

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, 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.”

Eric Sundquist, Plan Commissioner
“As a neighbor and member of the Plan Commission, I've gotten to know Tag well over the last two years. I've been impressed with the effort and thought he puts into his alder job. He advocates passionately but also listens to others as he considers important votes. Tag represents our district very well, and I will be voting for him in April.”

Paul Buhle, Historian
“Tag Evers is the progressive politician to follow: skilled, affable, full of important ideas about Madison’s future. We are lucky to have 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.”

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.”

Amber Lefers, Bay Creek resident
"I am planning on supporting Tag — I was skeptical when he was originally running 2 years ago, but he has consistently delivered on racial justice issues, so he has my vote."

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.”

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
”I’ve found Tag to be thorough and open-minded. There’s no doubt he’s invested substantially more time into this job than the job description dictates. I’ve worked with Hoffert as well and find him to be a very good and capable man, but Tag’s long history building relationships in the community and his commitment over the last few years make this an easy vote for me.”