It’s my pleasure to endorse my friend and soror Jovonia Lewis for the Durham County Board of Commissioners. In 2019, I suggested she consider running for County Commissioner, and she is stepping up to the plate in an effort to further her public service to the community. She is a strong school board member, skilled mental health professional, was a small business owner who is doing a phenomenal job raising three amazing young men. As a thoughtful leader, her heart for public service and intellect will make her a strong addition to the Durham County Board of Commissioners.

“I am so honored to endorse my good friend and sister in Christ, Jovonia Lewis. I met Jovonia in 2018 when we both were part of the Racial Equity Task Force! I’ve grown to admire her steadily over the years. She is at true public servant. I am excited to support her and to invite the Durham community to do the same! Vote for Jovonia Lewis and we will be a Bull City and County strong!”

I am pleased to endorse Durham school board member and community advocate, Jovonia Lewis, as one of our next Durham County Commissioners. As a former member and Chairman of the Durham County Commissioners, I know what it takes to serve in this role and Jovonia will be an incredible representative for our county. As Durham navigates myriad challenges– supporting workers in and out of the school system, ensuring that our children thrive–Jovonia has the quality that is most critical as a county commissioner–she can bring people together to make things happen for our community.

I am endorsing Jovonia because I’ve watched her work, not only over the past four years on the DPS Board of Education, but also in the years proceeding, as an advocate and leader. It is clear that she is brave, compassionate, hardworking, and incredibly smart. She envisions a Durham where all residents thrive, where babies have support even as they grow and become workers and adults, and no one gets displaced. No one is disposable or invisible in Jovonia’s Durham. I appreciate and urge you to support Jovonia for election as one of Durham’s next County Commissioners.

“It is an honor to endorse Jovonia Lewis for Durham County Commissioner. As a member of the DPS Board of Education, she has been innovative and fearless as she fights for what is best for Durham’s children, families, staff and faculty! She’s consistent and well prepared for effective, collaborative, research-based policy making. Jovonia’s record reflects her commitment to equity, opportunity, and access and Durham needs her spirit and dedication!”

“Jovonia has proven leadership skills and knowledge as a public official, local business owner, nonprofit collaborator and an active community servant. She will serve Durham well as a County Commissioner.”

By endorsing Jovonia Lewis, the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People expresses confidence in her ability to advocate for and uplift the interests of the Black community as a Durham County Commissioner. Jovonia has consistently demonstrated her commitment to amplifying Black voices and advocating the social and economic wellbeing of the Black families and businesses.

By endorsing Jovonia Lewis, the Friends of Durham proudly recognize her unwavering commitment to economic development, high quality education for all, and safe communities. Her comprehensive understanding of local issues, coupled with a passion for positive change, aligns seamlessly with the values upheld by the Friends of Durham and Durham’s residents.

By endorsing Jovonia Lewis, the Teamsters Local 391 recognize her commitment to advocating for livable wages, fair promotion, health coverage, job security, paid time-off and retirement income.