The Support of Community Leaders

"Dave Pinto is hardworking, knowledgeable and caring - all of the traits the citizens of Ramsey County need in a County Attorney. Dave's work protecting children and the most vulnerable and his deep understanding of the needs of the county will continue to mean a strong and safe community for all of us."
      – Maplewood Mayor Will Rossbach

"Dave brings the right perspective, principles and experience to make an outstanding Ramsey County Attorney. He will aggressively fight crime, especially gang violence, while protecting our civil rights. I strongly endorse him for Ramsey County Attorney."
      – Former Saint Paul Mayor George Latimer

"Dave's strong management skills will be a major asset for Ramsey County in today's challenging budget environment. He is uniquely prepared to make smart decisions and provide focused leadership to ensure public safety remains a top priority, even with scarce resources."
      – State Sen. Dick Cohen (DFL-St. Paul), chair of the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee

"Dave Pinto serves our community in court daily, where he fights for vulnerable children and families. As the only candidate in court every day prosecuting crimes, he is uniquely qualified to serve as Ramsey County Attorney. Dave's plan, which draws on his service in the office and the breadth of his legal experience, will help both promote public safety and protect individual rights."
      – State Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL-St. Paul)

"Dave understands the importance of collaborating with our schools and other key stakeholders to focus first on prevention. His commitment to community, shared leadership and problem-solving will help us all rethink how we work with youth and families to ensure a safer and healthier community."
      – Anne Carroll, St. Paul School Board member

"With his experience as a prosecutor, his strong background in civil law, management, and public policy, and his deep commitment to serving our community, Dave Pinto will make an outstanding Ramsey County Attorney. I strongly support his candidacy."
      – Falcon Heights Mayor Peter Lindstrom

"Dave Pinto is the most qualified in relation to civil rights and justice."
      – St. Paul Democrats for Civil Rights / St. Paul chapter of the DFL Progressive Caucus

"I choose to endorse Dave Pinto."
      – Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, University of St. Thomas Professor and former DFL candidate for U.S. Senate

"I have known Dave for nearly ten years. Dave has a rare mix of management skills and experience in multiple areas of the law. He has the expertise, talent and temperament to be an extraordinary County Attorney. I am proud to support his candidacy."
      – Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno

Other Community Leaders Endorsing Dave Pinto

  • Ann Wynia, president, North Hennepin Community College, former DFL candidate for U.S. Senate, former state representative and majority leader
  • Ruby Hunt, former Ramsey County Commissioner
  • Pat Rodeler, former majority leader, St. Paul City Council
  • Tom Goldstein, former St. Paul School Board member
  • Dave McClung, Arden Hills city council member
  • Carol Mueller, Mounds View city council member
  • Ady Wickstrom, Shoreview city council member
  • Kathy Juenemann, Maplewood city council member
  • Beth Mercer-Taylor, Falcon Heights city council member
  • Paul Auger, former mayor of White Bear Lake
  • Jim Llanas, Maplewood city council member
  • Mike Ciresi, former DFL candidate for U.S. Senate
  • Ashwin Madia, former DFL candidate for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congr. Dist.
  • State Sen. Kathy Saltzman (DFL-56)
  • State Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-42A)
  • State Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL-42B)
  • A.L. Brown, chair, St. Paul Human Rights Commission
  • Ly Vang, Executive Director, Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in Minnesota
  • Sue Cummings, former Roseville school board member
  • Paul Anderson, former North St. Paul city council member
  • Charles H. Williams, Jr., former Referee, Ramsey County Family Court
  • Pat Williamson, chair, Senate District 55 (Maplewood)
  • Nile Harper, associate chair, Senate District 50 (New Brighton / Arden Hills / St. Anthony)
  • Bob Venters, treasurer, Senate District 54 (Roseville)
  • Todd Anderson, former chair, Senate District 54 (Roseville)
  • Mitch Gordon, former chair, Senate District 64 (Saint Paul)
  • Stu Alger, former chair, St. Paul DFL
  • Peter Armstrong, former president, Highland District Council
  • Shawn Bartsh, president, Warren Burger Inn of Court
  • David Galligan, non-profit consultant, former president, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
  • Marlene Kayser, longtime St. Paul DFL activist

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