Endorsements from 2017 Campaign
Will Burbank, current District 12 Legislator
"I will be leaving the Legislature at the end of this year and am glad that Amanda is running for this seat. She is a thoughtful, intelligent person with strong progressive values.
I know that she will do an excellent job of representing District 12."
"I will be leaving the Legislature at the end of this year and am glad that Amanda is running for this seat. She is a thoughtful, intelligent person with strong progressive values.
I know that she will do an excellent job of representing District 12."
Bill Goodman, Town of Ithaca Supervisor and District 12 Resident
"I've known Amanda and her family for more than 10 years, starting when she was my neighbor at EcoVillage, and then continuing when she moved to Helen’s Way. She is a dedicated community member and understands the issues facing our district, both the West Hill and the South Hill portions. She is committed to listening to all the voices in our community, and is eager to work hard at crafting solutions to the problems the county faces. I believe she will make a strong, energetic Legislator and that is why I will cast my vote for Amanda in November."
"I've known Amanda and her family for more than 10 years, starting when she was my neighbor at EcoVillage, and then continuing when she moved to Helen’s Way. She is a dedicated community member and understands the issues facing our district, both the West Hill and the South Hill portions. She is committed to listening to all the voices in our community, and is eager to work hard at crafting solutions to the problems the county faces. I believe she will make a strong, energetic Legislator and that is why I will cast my vote for Amanda in November."
Martha Robertson, Tompkins County Legislator, District 13
"Over the past several months, Amanda and I have been meeting regularly to talk about the work of the Legislature and the issues facing our community. I am confident that she will bring a thoughtful perspective to our local government. She is eager to learn, listens well to community members, and has a strong commitment to fairness and honesty. I enthusiastically support her and urge residents of District 12 to cast their vote for Amanda."
"Over the past several months, Amanda and I have been meeting regularly to talk about the work of the Legislature and the issues facing our community. I am confident that she will bring a thoughtful perspective to our local government. She is eager to learn, listens well to community members, and has a strong commitment to fairness and honesty. I enthusiastically support her and urge residents of District 12 to cast their vote for Amanda."
Dan Klein, Vice Chair of Tompkins County Legislature
"Amanda is an honest, fair person who is going into local government with an open mind and a willingness to work hard. I look forward to serving with her."
"Amanda is an honest, fair person who is going into local government with an open mind and a willingness to work hard. I look forward to serving with her."
Eleanor's Legacy
Eleanor's Legacy is building a new generation of pro-choice Democratic women candidates, informed voters, and political activists throughout New York State.
Their mission is inspired by the dynamic legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated her life to expanding the role of women in politics and government. As she famously said, "Democracy is not about words, but action."
Eleanor's Legacy is building a new generation of pro-choice Democratic women candidates, informed voters, and political activists throughout New York State.
Their mission is inspired by the dynamic legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated her life to expanding the role of women in politics and government. As she famously said, "Democracy is not about words, but action."
Trailblazers PAC
Trailblazers reconnects citizens with democracy by training candidates at the county level and below to develop a grassroots base of financial support within their communities, and by investing in candidates who demonstrably work toward more honest government.
Trailblazers reconnects citizens with democracy by training candidates at the county level and below to develop a grassroots base of financial support within their communities, and by investing in candidates who demonstrably work toward more honest government.
Tim Joseph, former Chair of Tompkins County Legislature
and District 12 Resident
"Amanda has lived on the west hill in District 12 for 14 years and she cares deeply about our community. I am confident that she will always do her best to represent our district. I will gladly vote for Amanda in November."
and District 12 Resident
"Amanda has lived on the west hill in District 12 for 14 years and she cares deeply about our community. I am confident that she will always do her best to represent our district. I will gladly vote for Amanda in November."
Shawna Black, Candidate for Legislature, District 11
"I have known Amanda since November 2016. We worked together and coordinated resources for the Women's March in Ithaca and the group that went to D.C.
We both decided to run for the legislature within weeks of each other and have collaborated on County issues and campaign information.
Amanda knows her district and is familiar with the issues they will face in the future. She is passionate about the environment and housing affordability. Amanda will be an asset to the legislature and I look forward to working with her in January 2018."
"I have known Amanda since November 2016. We worked together and coordinated resources for the Women's March in Ithaca and the group that went to D.C.
We both decided to run for the legislature within weeks of each other and have collaborated on County issues and campaign information.
Amanda knows her district and is familiar with the issues they will face in the future. She is passionate about the environment and housing affordability. Amanda will be an asset to the legislature and I look forward to working with her in January 2018."
Tim Allen, Energy Efficiency Analyst and District 12 Resident
“Amanda has been my neighbor for 14 years here in District 12. I am very excited to have her become our next District 12 legislator. She has lived in Ithaca for nearly her entire adult life, and has been an enthusiastic and successful volunteer for a variety of local community efforts. She is eager to work from an informed viewpoint about the concerns of the community. Because of this, she has already spent hundreds of hours listening to a wide variety of District 12 residents and meeting with local legislators. She is a passionate and thoughtful team player who will keep a focus on what is good for future generations in this community.”
“Amanda has been my neighbor for 14 years here in District 12. I am very excited to have her become our next District 12 legislator. She has lived in Ithaca for nearly her entire adult life, and has been an enthusiastic and successful volunteer for a variety of local community efforts. She is eager to work from an informed viewpoint about the concerns of the community. Because of this, she has already spent hundreds of hours listening to a wide variety of District 12 residents and meeting with local legislators. She is a passionate and thoughtful team player who will keep a focus on what is good for future generations in this community.”
Tish Pearlman, Former Tompkins County Poet Laureate, Host of Out of Bounds Radio Show, and District 12 Resident
"I enthusiastically endorse Amanda Champion for TC legislature. A great neighbor, an active and committed community member and a much needed fresh new voice who will bring energy, thoughtful discourse, common sense and progressive values to our local government. I wholeheartedly encourage my friends and neighbors in the 12th district to cast your vote for for Amanda!"
"I enthusiastically endorse Amanda Champion for TC legislature. A great neighbor, an active and committed community member and a much needed fresh new voice who will bring energy, thoughtful discourse, common sense and progressive values to our local government. I wholeheartedly encourage my friends and neighbors in the 12th district to cast your vote for for Amanda!"
Wendy Wolf-Durso, RDMS RVT, District 12 Resident
"I find myself quite lucky to have Amanda as a friend, a fellow mom, and neighbor. As a long time resident of Ithaca and West Hill, she understands firsthand the issues we face both locally and world wide. From the Women's March on Ithaca to her support of a living wage and affordable childcare along with her passion for sustainability, her voice will be an asset to help lead the way for future generations. I whole-heartedly support Amanda!"
"I find myself quite lucky to have Amanda as a friend, a fellow mom, and neighbor. As a long time resident of Ithaca and West Hill, she understands firsthand the issues we face both locally and world wide. From the Women's March on Ithaca to her support of a living wage and affordable childcare along with her passion for sustainability, her voice will be an asset to help lead the way for future generations. I whole-heartedly support Amanda!"
Sylvia Beneway, Home Health Care Provider and District 12 Resident
"I’ve known Amanda for more than a decade. She and I share a love of the natural world and a deep concern for the environment. My husband and I use solar panels to supply our electrical needs, and we're eager to see the role Amanda will play in further reducing our community's dependence on fossil fuels. I’m confident that Amanda will apply the same commitment and passion with which she organized the Women’s March in Ithaca to her work as a county legislator!"
"I’ve known Amanda for more than a decade. She and I share a love of the natural world and a deep concern for the environment. My husband and I use solar panels to supply our electrical needs, and we're eager to see the role Amanda will play in further reducing our community's dependence on fossil fuels. I’m confident that Amanda will apply the same commitment and passion with which she organized the Women’s March in Ithaca to her work as a county legislator!"
Annemarie Zwack, Artist and District 12 Resident
"I met Amanda this spring, while she was volunteering on a school community mosaic where students made tiles illustrating their shared values. I found her warm, engaging, and easy to talk to. In talking with her, it was clear to me that she is motivated by a passionate desire to act on values that I hold dear as well, namely: women's rights and equality, social and economic justice, and a fossil-free future. She is knowledgeable about the issues that face Tompkins County, and I trust her to represent me, in the very important and pragmatic sphere of local governance. I whole-heartedly endorse her campaign for the Tompkins County Legislature."
"I met Amanda this spring, while she was volunteering on a school community mosaic where students made tiles illustrating their shared values. I found her warm, engaging, and easy to talk to. In talking with her, it was clear to me that she is motivated by a passionate desire to act on values that I hold dear as well, namely: women's rights and equality, social and economic justice, and a fossil-free future. She is knowledgeable about the issues that face Tompkins County, and I trust her to represent me, in the very important and pragmatic sphere of local governance. I whole-heartedly endorse her campaign for the Tompkins County Legislature."
Town of Ithaca/Tompkins County Democratic Committee
The Democratic Committee voted in early June to endorse Amanda and she will appear on the November ballot under the Democratic line.
The Democratic Committee voted in early June to endorse Amanda and she will appear on the November ballot under the Democratic line.
Working Families Party
The WFP announced their endorsement for Amanda in mid-June, expressing their gratitude for taking on the important work of running for local office. Amanda will appear on the November ballot under the Working Families Party line.
The WFP announced their endorsement for Amanda in mid-June, expressing their gratitude for taking on the important work of running for local office. Amanda will appear on the November ballot under the Working Families Party line.