Month: February 2024

Sheila Allen will be an excellent Yolo County Supervisor. Sheila cares for and listens to her constituents and provides services that address their needs. When world language programs in the Davis School District were proposed to be cut Sheila listened to the parents and understood the importance of retaining those programs for students to succeed in today’s world, learn more about other cultures, and have opportunities for grassroots exchanges. Thankfully, Sheila voted with two other Davis School Board members to retain the programs.

Sheila has dedicated her public service career to helping meet the needs of people of all ages in Davis and in Yolo County. She founded and directed the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance to promote the well-being of older adults and she continues to work for Yolo older adults by expanding the Yolo Adult Day Health Program, educating on emergency preparation, and supporting aging caregivers of persons with disabilities. 

Sheila served as the inaugural Yolo County First 5 Commissioner and chaired the City of Davis Human Relations Commission focused on public safety. As Yolo County Supervisor Provenza’s deputy she focused on planning and funding the much needed south Davis library, health and safety needs, funding for mental health, and housing for young families.

Sheila’s education and experience in public health and her dedication and strong success record in providing services for people of all ages to live healthfully makes her the best person for Yolo County’s next supervisor.

-Ron Unger

Sheila is my No. 1 choice for Yolo County supervisor in District 4. Between her experience with Yolo County Supervisor Provenza, her long history working to make our community better, and her willingness to work hard, she has earned my respect on many levels. Sheila has my vote and I encourage you to vote for her too!

-Rose Cholewinski

Support for Allen – 2/2

I have known Sheila for more than 25 years and wholly support her bid for Yolo County Supervisor. She has the experience, shown through her 30 years of participation and support for your Yolo County community. Her record testifies to her involvement supporting a broad swath in our community.

Her work for our children includes First 5, Explorit Board of Director President, Davis School Board, and the PTA. She has advocated for elderly and disabled adults with her founding of Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance (YHAA) which helps bring programs together throughout Yolo County and the state.

This program was instrumental in helping a very vulnerable population during the pandemic. She continues her public service as chair of Unitrans Advisory Committee and City of Davis Human Relations Commission.

I personally have worked with Sheila to help her keep the Children’s Explorit Museum programs going during COVID and re-open their doors. I’ve also worked with YHAA bringing COVID vaccines to seniors and the community by collaborating with the County Health Department and meals to seniors by working with food security programs.

Sheila’s connections, understanding, and dedication working with organizations throughout Yolo County have provided Yolo County with someone who is amazing, qualified and ready to embrace the challenges ahead for all of Yolo County.

-Julie Langston

Davis

I am writing this letter in support of Sheila Allen for Yolo County Supervisor. I have had the privilege of getting to know Sheila personally as a DJUSD School Board member and a high school parent.

Sheila has always impressed me as a person who is committed to making our educational system and community better. As a leader, Sheila is genuine, compassionate, enthusiastic, and supportive. Sheila clearly has the knowledge and experience that enables her to effectively evaluate issues and recommend solutions that resolve the issues.

Sheila has learned problem solving from her various positions serving Yolo County. She understands the necessity of listening to all sides and is skillful at guiding others in compromising their positions. Sheila is energetic, considerate, and trustworthy. These are all attributes that enable constructive leadership.

Please join me in supporting Sheila Allen for Yolo County Supervisor.

-Courtenay Tessler

Please join us to support Dr Sheila Allen for Yolo County Supervisor for District 4.

As Supervisor Jim Provenza’s Deputy, she is trained and ready to be his successor. I have been a fan of Jim Provenza since he first took office in 2008. I admire his accomplishments as Yolo County Supervisor and recall he obtained millions of dollars for direct services for children and families, those without housing, and the aged. He has decided not to see re-election for the fifth term to spend time with his family.

Dr. Sheila is the right candidate for us. She is a charismatic leader. She founded and directed the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance, was a founding member of Yolo First 5 and has chaired several other county committees. She’s focused on mental health services funding, housing for young families experiencing homelessness, and much more.

As a Ph.D. in nursing, health and human services are her expertise, she helped nurture and care for our loved ones who were sick in San Francisco and Yolo County. She took care of our neighbors, spouse, siblings, children, colleagues, and friends, which is what governing is all about. Governing simply means managing people. Dr Sheila Allen is the right fit to govern us in Yolo County as our Supervisor.

For these reasons, Politicians and Leaders of Tomorrow Group proudly supports Dr Sheila Allen for Yolo County Supervisor (District 4).

-Chukwunedum (Chuck) Amajioyi

I'm in Sheila Allen's district (4) and delighted that she's running for the County Board of Supervisors. Davis' own energizer bunny, Sheila (RN, Ph.D., Mom) has served us for over 30 years in this amazing (but partial!) list: Davis School Board, Yolo County Health Dept., Yolo Health Council, Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance (which she founded), Yolo First Five (which she co-founded), District 4 Deputy, PTA, Human Relations Commission, and DaVinci JHS and Yolo Cares Adult Day Program (both of which she co-founded).

I've known Sheila for decades and have never seen her sitting down. Her consistent commitment, open heart, and superior ability mark her as an ideal candidate for county supervisor, and I wish we had thousands like her at every level of government. Thanks to Sheila for working so hard for us and wanting to continue to do so. We're lucky. Please join me in voting for Sheila Allen by March 5.

-Sherrill Futrell

Dear Editor,

We are excited to endorse Antonio De Loera-Brust for Yolo County Supervisor representing East, South and parts of North Davis. Election Day is March 5th and mail-in voting will commence in early February. Indeed, the election is here! As mayor, Joe got to know Antonio when he was a Davis High student and won the City's Thong Hy Huynh Award. From early on, we witnessed his deep commitment to Yolo County's social values. Antonio is insightful and policy savvy, and particularly on the services and justice issues over which county government presides. His work with Yolo's migrant community and commitment to public health during the pandemic impressed us deeply.

What tipped the scales for us was reading articles he's written outside politics. They show a thoughtful individual far beyond the curated political realm. The pieces demonstrate analysis and depth—exactly what public service needs more of. No finger-pointing, just compassion and analysis. He's one sharp thinker! He's independent and confident. He'll lead.

Importantly, his roots are all Davis. Antonio's networks are from growing up here, attending Davis High, working with Yolo’s COVID response program, and starting life in Davis with his fiancée, Melissa.

Please join us in supporting Antonio De Loera-Brust for supervisor. New leadership will be good for Yolo County. Antonio is certainly ready to lead us through the challenges ahead. He'll serve with distinction and make us proud.

Janet and Joe Krovoza (former Mayor, Davis (2011-14))

Sheila cares about people

My doorbell rang today and upon answering it, I found Sheila Allen tucking a bouquet of flowers into my mailbox. Why? I had been unable to attend her campaign fundraiser due to a bout of covid. When I texted her to let her know I would not be there, she first verified I had access to timely health care and then brought flowers from the event to my home.

At this moment, Sheila is probably the busiest person I know. When you are campaigning, there are never enough hours in the day, but she made time to deliver those flowers. And since my cancer diagnosis two years ago, Sheila has delivered several homecooked meals for my entire family. Warm soups, freshly baked bread and delicious desserts. And flowers.

This is why I support Sheila for Yolo County Supervisor. Yes, she’s smart. Yes, she’s experienced and very well-qualified for the job. Yes, she has a wealth of important endorsements and a fabulous smile. But more importantly, Sheila truly cares about people. As supervisor, Sheila will put the needs of you and your family front and center. If you live in District 4, I encourage you to vote for Sheila Allen for Yolo County Supervisor.

-Susan Lovenburg