Endorsements
John Jones JrT
“ It’s amazing what one voice can do when it’s joined by many. Mayor Bobby Hopewell’s not only been one of my most outspoken supporters, he’s been a vocal champion for Kalamazoo. And through his personal campaign to make Kalamazoo the best community it can be, he’s inspired others to join in the journey. Please join me in voting to re-elect Mayor Bobby Hopewell to the Kalamazoo City Commission.” - Matt Giraud
“Bobby knows how to keep Kalamazoo moving forward.” - Sean McCann
“I fully support Mayor Hopewell’s re-election campaign. I believe that he has the right passion, leadership ability, and temperament to continue moving this City forward.” - Derek Wissner
“I love Bobby’s passion for his community and his “can do” attitude. He cares deeply about the youth and people in the Kalamazoo area. He is a great leader and I want to see him continue in that capacity!” – Mitch Wilson
“I had the pleasure of meeting Mayor Hopewell, and he has my highest recommendation to be re-elected Mayor for the City of Kalamazoo.. He is truely a politician for the people, and has a great vision into putting Kalamazoo back on the map! I truely believe he has been a great asset to the community, and if I lived in Kalamazoo City limits, I would vote for Mayor Hopewell.. However, he can count on me to roll up my sleeves, and get him back in office… Who’s with me??” - Gary Allen
“I endorse Bobby Hopewell for mayor of the wonderful city of Kalamazoo. Bobby is a man of the people” - Ryan Brevard
”Having worked with Bobby in several contexts, I know him to him to be a man who brings enormous energy and a passion to build consensus. Kalamazoo is headed in the right direction and Bobby is a large part the reason why.” - Lowell Rinker
“A strong, passionate, and effective leader, it is obvious that Bobby Hopewell has ALL the citizens of Kalamazoo in mind as a City Commissioner.” - Matthew Lechel
“ I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Bobby and working with him during my involvement with WMU’s student government. Bobby has a heart for Kalamazoo and its people. His dedication, hard work, wisdom, and abilities have all played a vital role to Kalamazoo’s success and advancement. I encourage any citizen who desires a strong and healthy community to vote Bobby Hopewell in the upcoming city commission election.” - Joshua Emerick
“Mayor Hopewell has demonstrated time after time that what matters most to him is what’s right for all of Kalamazoo’s citizens–not just a select few. He is able to make the tough decisions as long as they are the right ones for the community he cares so much about.” - Amy Hunter
“I have known Mayor Hopewell since he worked for Life EMS and have followed his career to date. Bobby really does care about helping others and his determination to improve the city of Kalamazoo is second to none.” - Bill Longenecker, Jr
“Bobby has done a great job as Major of Kalamazoo. I live in the township but I feel the ripple effect of Bobby’s leadership. Bobby is the fairest person I have ever known. He strives to be an objective leader. Objectivity, may quite possibly be the most important talent a leader can possess. It is only one of his many talents.” - Pamela Chapman
“Penny & I wholeheartedly endorse Bobby in his ongoing efforts to make Kalamazoo a better place to live & raise families.” – Doug & Penny Thompson
“Thank you for all of your dedicated and sincere years of service to the City of Kalamazoo local government, Mr. Mayor!” - Jeanne Doonan
”I have known Mr. Hopewell for almost a year and he is a great leader, great person, and a great man to have as our Mayor. My DJ company is offically endorsing Bobby Hopewell for Mayor of Kalamazoo.” - Tony Lamphiear
”Bobby and I first met as volunteers nearly two decades ago. He was always willing to help others and did not avoid the difficult jobs. Bobby continues to grow as a leader both in his beloved City of Kalamazoo and beyond. I can’t imagine a better standard bearer than my friend, Bobby Hopewell.” - Ed Sackley
“Mayor Hopewell has demonstrated true leadership and tireless commitment to Kalamazoo during his past three terms on our City Commission. As Mayor, he has represented Kalamazoo proudly as he devotes his energy in promoting the assets of the City while lobbying extensively to address our needs. Please join me in voting for Bobby Hopewell on Tuesday, November 3.” - Mark A. Hoffman
“ I have seen Bobby’s commitment to the City of Kalamazoo and I am proud to support his efforts for re-election as the city’s Mayor. Having young children, I want leadership in the community that cares about youth and supports the tremendous opportunities this great community provides for them. Bobby Hopewell is that leader.” - Jennifer Strebs
”Bobby Hopewell is a man of the people. He is a product of Kalamazoo, and an example of what the passion of one person can turn into, when it is supported by the community. He is an extraordinary leader, and a great friend to all of Kalamazoo’s people.” - Rocky Stout
“Bobby Hopewell offers the kind of energy we need to continue in our quest to make Kalamazoo GREAT! He’s a clear thinker. He’s got a keen sense of values — one that matches the character of our community. He’s a communicator and a generation-spanner. He hears the kids and connects with the adults. He can bring us together around the things we care about in ways that no others can. It’s especially critical at this point in time that we continue the positive energy and forward momentum he inspires.” - Dianne Price
“Leadership is where a persons heart, mind, and actions meet. Bobby has found such a place in Kalamazoo. He is an outstanding mayor who has the courage to tackle difficult issues and the vision to move us to work together. He doesn’t need my endorsement to be great, he already is!” - Timothy R. Terrentine, Sr
“I have known Bobby for the past 13 years. He was my boss, and I am now honored to call him my friend. Passionate about Kalamazoo, compassionate with his friends, and inspiring in his commitment and leadership. I endorse Bobby Hopewell for Kalamazoo City Commission. We need Bobby’s voice of fairness and calm in these trying but hopeful times.” - Dianne Kehrle
“Bobby is committed to the betterment of Kalamazoo and works tirelessly on its behalf.” - Al Lagerberg
“Mayor Bobby Hopewell has truly been the voice of unity for our community. He is positive, passionate and practical in his approach to all members of our community and especially in his committment to our youth. This consistency is what we need, and the kind of voice he shares does much to align the work of this great community! Keep it up, Bobby.” - Janice M. Brown, Ed.D.
“The passion, commitment, and vision Bobby demonstrates as Mayor of Kalamazoo is commendable. When I lived in Kalamazoo, I wholeheartedly supported Bobby and even now as a Portage resident, I stand 100% behind him.” - Mona Lisa James
“What an honor and a privilege to be associated with someone of Mayor Hopewell’s caliber. His integrity, his passion for his work —his compassion for the people he represents —all speak volumes of Bobby Hopewell the man. He was a major asset to the City Commission when first elected in 2003. As Mayor, he has shown tremendous leadership ability. I support his run for another term on the City Commission and I strongly encourage everyone within the City to “vote Hopewell” November 3.” - Gretchen Johnson
“One day I saw Mayor Hopewell walking through Bronson Park. As he walked thru, a piece of trash floated by. He didn’t hesitate, and bent down and picked up that piece of litter. The Mayor picked up trash and did NOT look around to see if anyone saw him. It’s his city…not because he’s Mayor, but because he’s a good man and a good citizen…that one little action spoke volumes about Mr. Hopewell.” - Sam Zomer
In additon to the private endorsements, the following organizations have also endorsed Bobby for re-election:
