Endorsements

"I value public service and people like Andreas who consistently show up for the community. During his two terms on council, he’s demonstrated a commitment to people by listening to neighbors and taking action to meet their needs, while ensuring there’s funding in the budget for long-term solutions. Andreas also supports SWaM-owned businesses and the city’s sustainability goals, priorities that align with efforts I’ve launched throug Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, BLK RVA, and Southside ReLeaf.”

Amy Wentz

"The climate crisis is here and we need to look for every opportunity to lower emissions to make Richmond more sustainable. That's why Andreas established a citizen-led commission to oversee the city's transition from natural gas and established policies to ensure all new development projects adhere to RVAGreen2050 goals."

Jeremy Hoffman

“Andreas will bring principled, progressive leadership to City Hall. Right now, we need a leader who will prioritize families and invest in workers, so Richmond is an incredible and affordable place to live and work. Andreas understands that effective leadership means bringing people together and breaking down silos to accomplish long-term goals. He is the progressive champion our city needs, and I’m proud to endorse him as the next mayor.”

Jewel Gatling

“Andreas has been the biggest transit, pedestrian, and bicycle champion in his time on City Council. He understands how critical it is for Richmonders to be able to get around the city (and region!) safely, conveniently, and with dignity - on a bus, on foot, or on wheels.”

Doug Allen

“Richmond is at a critical point where we must take real action and invest in RVAgreen 2050 to address environmental injustices impacting Black and Brown residents in the city, especially our youth. We’re experiencing extreme heat, and it’s going to get hotter. It will flood more, and folks who are on the brink of being displaced will suffer even more during this climate crisis. Andreas’ vision for making the city more climate resilient, with racial and economic justice leading the way, is what we need. He will ensure that impacted communities are not left behind with investments to improve their health and overall wellbeing.” 

Rob Jones

Hospitality and service is at the core of everything I do, and I believe Andreas exhibits those qualities in an exceptional way. His commitment to increasing efficiencies within city hall by acknowledging its current bottlenecks, especially with things like permitting, and meeting with community members to discuss his actionable plans is unparalleled. His focus on developing a better functioning city hall through constituent engagement is critical for artists, musicians, and independent restaurant owners in this city — the heartbeat of our city. He’s active in the communities he talks about helping. He knows the people he wants to help.

Chauncey Jenkins

Hospitality and service is at the core of everything I do, and I believe Andreas exhibits those qualities in an exceptional way. His altruism truly shined through when we discussed his views on even something as simple as better design and accessibility for the disabled, and how designs with this in mind are a positive for all citizens. His commitment to increasing efficiencies within city hall by acknowledging its current bottlenecks, especially with things like permitting, and meeting with community members to discuss his actionable plans is unparalleled. His focus on developing a better functioning city hall through constituent engagement is critical for artists, musicians, and independent restaurant owners in this city — the heartbeat of our city. He’s active in the communities he talks about helping. He knows the people he wants to help. 

Most importantly, he understands the economics of how to build stronger budgets and growth for this city while decreasing the personal tax burden on its citizens. He can lead us to more cohesive city planning that allows the city to function as a modern city without neglecting the residents who dwell in it. Andreas is a hospitality guy through and through, and his dedication to actionable public service shows it. 

Chauncey Jenkins

“What Richmond needs now is a mayor intimately familiar with the nuts & bolts of running City Hall and offering creative solutions for going forward. Andreas Addison fits the bill.”

Anne-Marie McCartan

“AA is the only candidate with direct experience governing in the city of Richmond, so he understands the unsexy processes that lead to change - other candidates are overly optimistic about what they'll be able to do.”

Justin West