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Union and Coalition Supporters
"District 4 City Councilor Laura Bellis wasted no time in her first term in tackling the biggest problems facing Tulsa. Her data-driven path led to substantive accomplishments... We endorse Bellis for her smart handle on city policies and skill at forging partnership on the council and within the community."
- The Tulsa World
Laura is proud to have the support of the Tulsa Fire Fighters PAC. On the city council, Laura has worked to ensure the Tulsa Fire Department is well resourced and well staffed. She knows that the selfless work of Tulsa's firefighters saves lives every day, and she is looking forward to continuing to support their operations.
Sally's List works to recruit, train, and elect women to public office. Their work has been critical to expanding women's representation in elected positions across our state. Laura is proud to have their support as she continues to work to advance access to women's healthcare, affordable childcare, and equitable economic opportunity.
Victory Fund works hard to elect LGBTQ+ leaders and champions for LGBTQ+ lives and rights. As a certain sub-sect of politics continues to make queer folks the target of cheap political shots, Laura is proud to have earned Victory Fund’s endorsement in her pursuit to reaffirm Tulsa’s values of inclusion and tolerance.
Local 1180 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees proudly represents the countless invaluable city employees whose hard work is the backbone of everything that Tulsa does. Laura has worked hard to ensure that city employees and their respective departments have the resources and support needed to be successful and is honored to receive the endorsement of Local 1180.
Organizing on behalf of its workers since its founding in 1907, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 584 is older than Oklahoma statehood itself. Today, its nearly 600 members are a vital component of Tulsa’s growing economy. Laura is proud to be supported by IBEW local 584 as she fights for new commercial and residential development that continues to provide jobs for Tulsa’s workers.
"Laura Bellis has earned my endorsement through years of volunteering at District 4 town halls, emailing me every month, showing up and speaking at numerous city council meetings, developing relationships with my colleagues on council, teaching in public schools, working to protect our children and families, voting at every opportunity, listening to my feedback, and engaging in meaningful and compassionate conversations about tough issues. She has the moxie and management skills to win in District 4, and she’s already out there on the doors enjoying meeting all of you. I will be contributing to her campaign, and I hope you will do the same with your dollars or volunteer time."
— Councilor Kara Joy McKee, Tulsa City Council, District 4
"Having lived in District 4 for 18 years and serving in the Oklahoma Legislature for the last six years, I understand what it takes to truly represent all the people in our community - Laura Bellis has what it takes to lead us into the future on the Tulsa CIty Council. At a time where expediency and self-interest is dominating our politics, she is someone willing to do what’s right even if it’s unpopular. I’ve known her to be a loyal friend, a hard-worker and a thoughtful leader - it is for these reasons and so many more that I fully support and endorse her candidacy for the City Council."
"El vivir en el Distrito 4 por 18 años y el servir en la Legislatura de Oklahoma por los últimos seis años, me ayuda a entender lo que toma para representar a todas las personas en nuestra comunidad -Laura Bellis tiene lo que se necesita para llevarnos al futuro en el Consejo de la Ciudad de Tulsa. En tiempos donde la conveniencia y el interés propio dominan nuestra política, ella es alguien dispuesta a hacer lo correcto aunque no sea lo popular. Sé que ella es una amiga leal, alguien que trabaja duro y una líder cortés - es por esto y muchas otras razones que yo la apoyo completamente y respaldo su candidatura para el Consejo de la Ciudad."
— Rep. Monroe Nichols, Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 72
“I am proud to endorse Laura Bellis for the Tulsa City Council. Laura is uniquely qualified as a community organizer, non-profit leader, and educator to represent all Tulsans. Her experience working with Tulsa families has shown her the the diverse needs that families need in our community. Most importantly, she has spent the last six years working with the city council and can hit the ground running, once elected. Laura’s experience makes her the best candidate to represent Tulsa Council District 4.”
— John Croisant, Tulsa School Board of Education, Vice President and District 5 Representative
"I strongly believe that Laura Bellis is the most highly qualified candidate for the councilor of district 4 of the City of Tulsa. Laura is an exemplary citizen who has always been involved in improving the quality of life in our city and has extensive knowledge of the issues and concerns that we, as Tulsa residents, face on a daily basis. In addition to always raising her voice and including all people in the challenges that we face as a City, Laura has always shown impeccable integrity and is open to dialogue. I have the certainty and I fully trust that Laura is the right person to guide the City of Tulsa towards a future of prosperity and success where everyone is heard and taken into account. I offer my full support to Laura Bellis for the City of Tulsa City Council District 4."
"Para las elecciones del Concejo del Distrito 4 de la Ciudad de Tulsa, creo firmemente que Laura Bellis es la candidata con las mejores calificaciones para la posición. Laura es una ciudadana ejemplar quien siempre ha estado involucrada en mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestra ciudad y tiene amplio conocimiento de los problemas y preocupaciones que nosotros como habitantes de Tulsa, enfrentamos diariamente. Además de siempre alzar su voz e incluir a todas las personas en los retos que como Ciudad enfrentamos, Laura siempre ha mostrado una integridad impecable y abierta al diálogo. Yo tengo la certeza y confío plenamente que Laura es la persona indicada para guiar a la Ciudad de Tulsa hacia un futuro de prosperidad y éxito donde todos sean escuchados y tomados en cuenta. Ofrezco mi apoyo total para Laura Bellis para Concejal del Distrito 4 de la Ciudad de Tulsa."
— Judith Barba Perez, Tulsa School Board of Education, District 2 Representative
"I would like to encourage all my District 4 neighbors to vote for Laura Bellis for City Councilor. I have worked with Laura during her service on the Human Rights Commission and affirm she is a proven leader, organizer, and champion for a healthy and safe city. I applaud her positive attitude, ability to work with others, communicate effectively, listen to others and accept all that is a part of her district and all of Tulsa. Knowing these things – Laura will work to be an effective leader for the continued improvement of our city, and to pick up where Kara Joy McKee left off. I support Laura Bellis for City Councilor District 4."
— Robert Anquoe, Past Chairman, Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission
“Laura Bellis is a talented, dedicated and thoughtful public servant. She’s put in the work. Time after time Laura has sacrificed self-comfort to speak and serve on behalf of her fellow Tulsans. What I admire most is her willingness to fight for a Tulsa where everyone has a real opportunity to thrive. Laura won’t be silent or slow to address issues that create a more equitable city, no matter the political cost. With her experience as a mom, educator, and non-profit leader, I have no doubt she will make a tremendous City Councilor and leader for District 4 and the City of Tulsa.”
— Greg Robinson, Community Leader and 2020 Candidate for Tulsa Mayor
"I urge the voters of Tulsa's 4th district to vote for Laura Bellis for City Council. I have worked with Laura for many years as she tirelessly addressed our communities economic, health, social justice and public safety challenges. She is exceptionally qualified and experienced to represent the 4th district and all of Tulsa."
— Drew Diamond, former Chief of the Tulsa Police Department