ENDORSEMENTS

2022

- Teachers Association of Baltimore County

- Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County

- Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1311

- Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees Local 4883

- Sierra Club Maryland Chapter

- Metropolitan Baltimore Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

- Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) Baltimore/Washington District Council

- Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association

- Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5

- Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486

- Plummers & Steamfitters Local 489

- Steamfitters Local 602

- Sprinkler Fitters Local 669

- Central Baltimore County Democratic Club

- Northern Baltimore County Democratic Club

- Baltimore County Progressive Democrats Club

- Moms Demand Action - Gun Sense Candidate

- Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4

- CASA in Action

- Our Revolution

- County Executive Johnny A. Olszlewski, Jr.

“I’ve lived in my Pikesville neighborhood for 50 years, and I can say without a doubt, that no community could ask for a better councilman than Izzy Patoka. He is accessible and responsive, and listens to our needs. Most importantly, he is transparent and trustworthy. In today’s society, that means a lot!”

- Joan Bryan, Secretary, Gwynnvale Civic Association

“As President of the Gwynnvale Community Civic Association. I want to thank Councilman Izzy Patoka for his service to our community. Izzy has supported our community on several critical issues over the past years. We extend our support to re-elect him again to the 2nd District as councilman!”

-Dr. Harold Hart, President, Gwynnvale Civic Association

- Airuel Singletary, President, Valleybrook Improvement Association

- Sheila Lewis, President, Villa Nova Community Association

2018

  • "The members of the Central Baltimore County Democratic Club (CBCDC), voted in the first of two rounds of endorsement meetings...........In County Council District 2, the membership endorsed Izzy Patoka to fill the seat being vacated by Councilwoman Vicki Almond."

Central Baltimore County Democratic Club

  • In the 2nd District, we endorse Izzy Patoka for Baltimore County Council. Izzy has solid credentials with years working in the city and county planning departments. He knows the inner workings and how to get things done for constituents. Most interesting has been watching Izzy gain his voice on this campaign. He seemed to start off scared to say anything that would irritate anyone, but he seems to have realized that the public wants to know what he thinks and how he will legislate. We hope that as the son of Holocaust survivors, he takes up the cause of immigrants as a councilman.

JMORE Baltimore Jewish Living

Teachers Association of Baltimore County (TABCO)

Fraternal Order of Police

  • "On the issue that is so often the source of tension in Baltimore County — development — Mr. Patoka’s experience as a planner in both Baltimore City and County makes him the superior choice. He understands the dangers of poorly thought out infill in established communities and of a system in which developers have excessive sway. Plus, he has extensive experience in preparing budgets and reviewing contracts on both the local and state level, which are essential skills to a councilman’s oversight role. He has our endorsement."

The Baltimore Sun

Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions

Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) Baltimore/Washington District Council

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 67

The Council of Administrative and Supervisory Employees (CASE) of Baltimore County Public Schools

Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees

Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1300

UA Local 486 Plumbers and Steamfitters

Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics- IAFF Local 1311

Baltimore County Progressive Democrats Club

Progressive Maryland

  • “Izzy has always been a champion of women’s rights and will continue to fight for the rights of all women as the next councilman for the 2nd District of Baltimore County"

    Mark Stover, Chair - NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland PAC

CASA in Action

  • "Izzy Patoka has spent his career in public service. He was a “get things done” Chief of Capital Budgeting when I first met him, and that is why I recruited him as the founding Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods. He made Baltimore stronger. When I became Governor, I appointed him to be my Senior Outreach Advisor on Local Government. With him at my side, I was always confident that all 157 mayors and all 23 county leadership boards and councils had a voice in my office. He has proven himself to be a bridge builder and problem solver, and I am proud to endorse him for Baltimore County Council – 2nd District."

Martin O’Malley, former Governor, State of Maryland

  • "I've known Izzy for over 20 years. He has been a champion for public safety. We have worked together on many projects. I am very encouraged and delighted that he is running for Baltimore County Council. Izzy is a great partner for public safety."

James Johnson, former Baltimore County Chief of Police

  • "Izzy Patoka is a long time friend and professional colleague. I support his candidacy for Baltimore County Council. The community won’t find a more fair or dedicated representative than Izzy."

Ken Gelula, former Executive Director of Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. (CHAI)

  • "Beyond a doubt, Izzy Patoka is the most qualified candidate to serve as councilman of Baltimore County District 2. Izzy exemplifies honesty, fairness and thoughtfulness with every decision he makes. Izzy will use those qualities to fight for sound public safety measures, respectful development and strong education initiatives, among others. With proud enthusiasm, I support Izzy Patoka as the Democratic candidate for Baltimore County Council District 2.”

Dr. Ira Garonzik, Neurosurgeon,  President and Founder, Baltimore Neurosurgery and Spine Center