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Community Supporters

“I have lived in Frogtown my entire life. During that I have seen many changes, but my pride for this neighborhood has never wavered. Many of our residents face serious challenges and obstacles on a daily basis, but they also demonstrate strength and courage every day. Samakab understands and has this same courage. I believe he will work for all of us at the State Legislature to help make our lives better. I am old and he is young, but we share the same values. I support Samakab Hussein. Please join me.”

— John Brodrick, Former St. Paul School Board Member

“Samakab Hussein was just a big kid figuring many things when I had the privilege of coaching him in football at Jimmy Lee. Sam was a dedicated athlete who worked hard at his fundamentals and was an excellent team member. He understood his job as a team player and took pride in fulfilling his responsibilities. He impressed me with his willingness to take leadership roles for the team. All of these characteristics are things that will make him a great state representative. Samakab is always going to be the kid who made our team better to me. It’s just he will be a good team player in a different place.”

— Bill Carter, Coach at Jimmy Lee Recreation Center

“Samakab Hussein and I are both transplants to Saint Paul. We came from different places, we represent different generations, but we care about the same things. We care about our families. We care about our neighbors. We care about our blocks. We see our schools, our places of worship, our recreation centers and our libraries as focal points of our community. We support our local businesses. We love our adopted neighborhoods, our city and our state. Samakab will do what is right for all of us at the state, city and neighborhood level. Samakab is the best definition of being one of us. All of us. Join me in supporting my friend, Samakab Hussein.”

— Johnny Howard, Community Activist

“I am offering my enthusiastic support for Samakab Hussein to represent District 65A in the Minnesota State Legislature. I have known Samakab for seven years and find him to be an energetic leader in our community. He will represent everyone in the district with integrity, creativity and passion. I encourage you to caucus for him this week and vote for him in November. Go Samakab!”

— Mary Vanderwert, Former St. Paul School Board Member

“I am proud to endorse my friend Samakab Hussein for House District 65A. I have known Samakab for over a decade, and I know he will work hard for the people of Saint Paul. He will be a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, for safe and secure neighborhoods, and for stable, affordable housing. He is ready to bring his sixteen years of experience in community engagement to the Capitol and hit the ground running.”

— Tyrone Terrill, President of the African American Leadership Council