PHOENIX – Today, Gov. Katie Hobbs launched Black Leaders for Katie, a coalition of Black leaders, faith leaders, community members, and elected officials working to re-elect her. Hobbs marked the launch with a visit to the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce’s new Arizona Legacy Center, where she met with Chamber leadership and board members and toured the new space. Afterward, she sat down for a roundtable to discuss her continued commitment to supporting the business community and minority-owned businesses.
“While Washington politicians push an agenda that drives up costs for Arizona families, I’m focused on delivering real results for Black Arizonans,” said Katie Hobbs. “I’ve cut taxes, strengthened Arizona’s small businesses, defended democracy, and invested in communities across our state. I’m proud to have Black leaders from across Arizona standing with me as we continue putting Arizona first and building a state where every family can thrive.”
As governor, Katie has consistently delivered on key issues that matter most: fighting to protect Arizonans from discrimination in schools and the workplace, lowering everyday costs, expanding access to healthcare, and supporting small businesses. She cut taxes every year for middle-class families, veterans, and small businesses, eliminated $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 700,000 Arizonans, and cut prescription costs through the launch of the AZRx program. Katie has also focused on empowering small businesses by launching Talent Ready AZ to help workers build skills and connect with employers, increasing access to childcare for working families and making it easier for small businesses to access low-interest loans.
Black Leaders for Katie coalition members include:
- Corey Woods, Tempe Mayor
- Kiana Sears, State Senator
- Quantá Crews, State Representative
- Kesha Hodge Washington, Phoenix Vice-Mayor
- Kevin Robinson, Phoenix Councilmember
- Henry Wade, Maricopa Councilmember
- Max White, Avondale Councilmember
- Khara House, Flagstaff City Councilmember
- Coral Evans, former Flagstaff Mayor
- Cloves Campbell Jr., former State Representative
- Berdetta Hodge, former Tempe Councilmember
- Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Community & Business Leader
- Rev. Andre Miller, Faith and Community Leader
- Pastor David Wade, Mt. Calvary Baptist church
- Rev. Brian Wright, The Citadel of Praise, Overseer
- Connie DeLarge, Arizona Democratic African American Caucus, Chair
- Briona Parkinson, Maricopa Area Labor Federation, Chair
- Carla Gentles, Gentles Agency, Partner
- Karl Gentles, Gentles Agency, Partner
- Rosiland Moore, Business Leader
- Kent O’Jon, Business Leader
- Sasha Simmons, Business Leader
- Shannon Tolbert, Business Leader
- Ashley Anderson, Community Leader
- Dr. Edmon Baker, MD
- Dr. George Barnes, Education Leader
- Carla Boatner, Community Leader
- Dr. Joanne Curry
- Dr. Karen Hardin, Ed.D Faculty Emeritus
- Jackie Johnson, Community Leader
- Dr. Kenja Kassan
- Dr. Gail Knight, Community and Education Leader
- Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, Community Leader
- Donna Williams, Attorney and Community Leader
- Rohn Ragland, Student Leader
