““Daniela is the type of person we want representing us in the 6th Ward. Her comprehensive approach to leadership combined with her experience working with diverse groups, creating economic and social capital will help her build a more transparent, modern, and equitable city that we are proud to call home.” ~ BETSY AND DIEGO ABENTE, TOWER GROVE RESIDENTS

"I am voting for Daniela Velázquez because she exemplifies authenticity, equity, and inclusivity. Not only am I impressed with Daniela’s knowledge of the issues, but she also listens closely to the concerns of residents and business owners and will encourage greater investment and transformational change in our ward. Most of all, she has vowed to be held accountable to the people she serves.” ~ REV. KEVIN ANTHONY, ECUMENICAL LEADER, TOWER GROVE SOUTH RESIDENT

“My heart is always with progressive candidates.  Daniela holds strong to progressive principles, and that is what St. Louis needs.  I endorse Daniela for 6th ward alderwoman wholeheartedly!” ~ DAVE BOGER, SHAW RESIDENT

“Daniela walks the walk. She leads with an integrity that you just can't fake - she cares deeply about justice and about making sure that our community is listened to. I believe wholeheartedly that she is the person who can bring together a diverse coalition in our neighborhood for positive change.” ~ ANNIE GIRRESCH, MINISTER, PROUD MEMBER OF THE QUEER COMMUNITY, TOWER GROVE SOUTH RESIDENT

“In the eight years I've known Daniela, I've become increasingly impressed by the ease with which she's become engaged in her community and by her principled stance on important community issues. I'm confident in her ability to represent the 6th ward and to do right by us — and by our city — on issues ranging from public safety to community development to the basic blocking-and-tackling required to run a city.” ~ KURT GREENBAUM, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, TOWER GROVE SOUTH RESIDENT

“Daniela Velázquez is the exact candidate we need for our new 6th Ward - she is ready to be a dedicated public servant as a city legislator because she is a competent leader, communicator and advocate. She is grounded and genuine, a great member of our community who will work to make sure everyone can thrive.” ~ EMMA KLUES, SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENT AND BLOCK CAPTAIN

"Daniela is a listener, she wants to be the voice for the voiceless. Daniela is a hard worker that will bring different opinions together for the good of the ward and St. Louis. She is a bridge builder." ~ KEVIN AND KIMBERLY MCKINNEY, SHAW RESIDENTS

“Daniela’s commitment to community service, equity, and why representation matters is an unstoppable force that’s ever-present in her commitment to the community she serves .” ~ GILBERTO PINELA, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, TOWER GROVE SOUTH RESIDENT

"Daniela is passionate, people-oriented and purpose-driven. I’ve had the privilege to witness how she embodies these traits during our 1 ½ years working together at FleishmanHillard. I believe in her and am proud to call her a friend." ~ ALYSSA POTTER, COLLEAGUE AND TEAM DANIELA VOLUNTEER