Who's with us

Teachers. Leaders. Organizers. Neighbors.

Real people who've looked closely at this race endorse Brian; their judgment matters.

Tamalpais Federation of Teachers

Teachers who know the classroom best trust Brian's judgment.

  • First endorsement in TFT's recent history
  • 260+ teachers & counselors
  • All 7 candidates interviewed

The expertise, judgment and integrity the district needs.

— Erik Berkowitz, Co-President, Tamalpais Federation of Teachers

We have an opportunity in November to change the direction of this district.

— Preston Picus, Vice President, Tamalpais Federation of Teachers

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Elected Officials Across Marin

Elected leaders who navigate budgets and hard decisions back Brian.

Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Trustees & school board presidents. Mayors & city council members. They know good judgment when they see it.

  • Local elected officials
  • Cities, towns, districts across Marin
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  • John CarrollMarin County Superintendent of Schools
  • Emily UhlhornTrustee, Tamalpais Union High School District
  • Ruth DellFormer Trustee, Tamalpais Union High School District
  • Cindy McCauleyFormer Trustee, Tamalpais Union High School District
  • Afsaneh ZolfaghariTrustee, Reed Union School District
  • Natalie KatzBoard President, Mill Valley School District
  • Rachel LitwackBoard President, Ross Valley School District
  • Ava FruinTrustee, Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
  • Paula ReynoldsFormer Board President, Mill Valley School District
  • Robin MosesFormer Trustee, Mill Valley School District
  • Sarah MuellerFormer Board President, Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
  • Max PerreyMayor, City of Mill Valley
  • Stephanie AndreMayor, City of Larkspur
  • Stephanie HellmanMayor, Town of Fairfax
  • Steve BurdoMayor, Town of San Anselmo
  • Melissa BlausteinVice Mayor, City of Sausalito
  • Stephen BurkeCouncilmember, City of Mill Valley
  • Caroline JoachimCouncilmember, City of Mill Valley
  • Clifford WaldeckPresident, Southern Marin Fire District & Former Mayor, Mill Valley

+ more to come

Titles and affiliations listed for identification purposes only. Endorsements are made in a personal capacity and do not imply endorsement by the city, district, or agency named.

Marin Democratic Party

After a rigorous review, the Marin Democratic Party is backing Brian.

  • Written questionnaire & committee interview

A strong vote of confidence from those who understand the importance of public education.

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Marin Independent Journal — Editorial Board

The Marin IJ's editorial board recommends Brian for the board.

  • “The trust needs to be restored.”
  • Endorsed Oct. 10, 2026
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The Marin IJ's editorial board recommends Brian for the Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees.

“I am pragmatic and sensitive to community concerns while also thinking about how to use the levers of law and policy to achieve structural change for the benefit of students.”

— Brian Sutherland, in the Marin IJ's candidate interview

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Friends of Tam District

A year of watching this board. Now they're standing with Brian.

  • District-wide grassroots coalition
  • Represents the promise of this remarkable district
  • Strives for equity, ethics, and empathy

We trust Brian to be the ideal trustee that listens and governs with integrity and intelligence.

— Founder, Friends of Tam District

Learn more about Friends of Tam District →
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Marin Professional Firefighters Local 1775

Marin's professional firefighters support Brian.

Endorsed by Community Members

Neighbors trust Brian to represent them.

Brian doesn't just hear you, he listens. He asks follow-up questions, and actually changes his mind when the facts warrant it. That's rare, and it's exactly what this board needs.

— Sarah Rowell, friend and neighbor

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  • Debbie Adler
  • Xantha Bruso
  • Stacey Carder
  • Nicki Clark
  • Betsey Cutler
  • John Cutler
  • Cari Dauphinais
  • Cristine DeBerry
  • Jim Derich
  • Tammy Edmonson
  • Brendan Farnell
  • Elizabeth Ford
  • Gabrielle Gaetani
  • Marcus Gaetani
  • Tammy Herndon
  • Mike Jacobs
  • Brandon Johnson
  • Kara Johnson
  • Vanessa Justice
  • Jed Katz
  • Dan Kayser
  • Heather Keane
  • Mark Lewis
  • Scott Mackenzie
  • Ian Madvig
  • Bingo McKenzie
  • Stephanie Messervy
  • Paul Moe
  • Jennifer Nassiri
  • Annie Nelson
  • Molly O’Callaghan
  • Preston Picus
  • Mary Michael Pringle
  • Sarah Rowell
  • Kate Shaw
  • Mark Shaw
  • Jennifer Sicklick
  • Jennifer Sonderby
  • Vicki Sonu Song
  • Jim Welte
  • Greg Wolff
  • Karen Zinn
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