ENDORSEMENTS

Rev. Norman Umstead

Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Barbaretta McGinnis

Pastor Gaines Chapel AME Church

"Commissioner Portie-Ascott is rooted in faith, service, and community. Values that she demonstrates everyday in representing District 2 on the Board of County Commissioners, especially when it comes to advocating for the poor and marginalized. She's details and solutions oriented, something we don't always see in our elected officials. I'm proud to support her for a full-term as our District 2 Commissioner."

MATT HUGHES, Hillsborough Town Council

“I’m impressed with Phyllis’ knowledge and the empathy she shows for people in her district. She is truly a dedicated public servant.”

  • CATHY VINSKI, Community Organizer

All Current Orange County Commissioners

  • Jamezetta Bedford

    Chair

  • Sally Green

    Vice-Chair

  • Earl McKee

    District 2

  • Jean Hamilton

    District 1

  • Amy Fowler

    At-Large

  • Anna Richards

    District 1

I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse Phyllis Portie-Ascott for Orange County District 2 County Commissioner. In the several years I have known Phyllis, she has been exceedingly thoughtful, solution-oriented and deeply committed to serving the people of our community.

Among her many leadership roles, Phyllis served as Acting Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, where she worked tirelessly to ensure voters had the best experience possible at the polls and inspired many new community members to get involved in voter education.

Phyllis’ leadership skills, intellect and integrity have consistently impressed me - and many leaders across Orange County. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved her appointment to serve District 2 to fill a vacancy left when Renée Price was elected to the NC House. 

I urge all Orange County voters in District 2 to vote to keep Phyllis Portie-Ascott as their Commissioner on Tuesday, March 5, 2023.

MARILYN CARTER, President,

Democratic Women (2022-2023)

Commissioner Phyllis Portie-Ascott has delivered on her promise to represent the people of District 2 while serving all of Orange County. I have observed and been grateful for Phyllis' service that is rooted in: 1) open engagement with all, 2) strong advocacy for her community, and 3) unwavering integrity in all things. Phyllis' can-do spirit and commitment to service is just what Orange County needs on the Board of Commissioners. Let's keep her!

  • CAMILLE BERRY, Chapel Hill Town Council

Phyllis Portie-Ascott has been a leader and welcoming member of the community since I met her a few years ago. During Phyllis’ time as a county commissioner, she has worked to understand the work, challenges, and needs of the schools, students, staff, and families across Orange County. For all of her work and commitment to Orange County, it is my honor to endorse Phyllis Portie-Ascott for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. I know the community will make the right choice and re-elect Phyllis to the BOCC.

RIZA JENKINS, Vice Chair

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools