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CHICAGO, IL - The progressive voter guide Girl, I Guess has endorsed environmental attorney Sarah Bury for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner, calling her the better, more qualified alternative in the race. In its 2026 primary voter guide, Girl, I Guess highlighted Bury’s extensive background in environmental policy, water quality oversight, and public accountability, writing that she is “ the better, more qualified alternative” to serve on the MWRD B

CHICAGO, IL — The Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Sarah Bury for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), citing her commitment to environmental protection, climate resilience, and accountable public governance. The Sierra Club, one of the nation’s leading environmental organizations, recognized Bury’s focus on protecting water quality, addressing increased flooding driven by climate change, and ensuring that MWRD decisions center env

CHICAGO, IL - Today, Sarah Bury's campaign to become a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District announced that it has been endorsed by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the nation’s only national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ+ people to public office. The endorsement reflects Victory Fund’s confidence in Bury’s ability to win and to serve as a strong, values-driven leader on issues of environmental protection, public health, and good governance that af

CHICAGO, IL — The campaign of Sarah Bury for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner today announced the endorsement of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 704, which represents more than 1,000 Environmental Protection Agency workers protecting the Great Lakes and communities across Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. “Sarah Bury brings the commitment to science and our union workers that this moment demand

CHICAGO, IL — The campaign of Sarah Bury for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner has announced the endorsement of 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice, a progressive Independent Political Organization representing residents of Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown, and surrounding North Side communities. “Sarah is an attorney and environmentalist with a long track record of supporting initiatives that help our area mitigate and adapt to climate change,” said 48t

CHICAGO, IL — On December 5th, the Cook County Officers Electoral Board ruled that Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) candidate Sarah Bury would appear on the March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary ballot. After a full records examination, the Electoral Board found that Bury submitted more than the required 7,702 valid petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. The Board adopted the Hearing Officer’s recommendation to overrule the objections and upheld the validity

CHICAGO, IL — United Northwest Side has endorsed Sarah Bury for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). United Northwest Side is a grassroots independent political organization that brings neighbors together to advocate for equity, justice, and accountable government across Chicago’s Northwest Side communities. “United Northwest Side is proud to endorse Sarah Bury for MWRD Commissioner,” the organization said in a statement. “Our members know that Sarah's expertis

CHICAGO, IL — Network 49, an independent political organization based in Rogers Park, has endorsed Sarah Bury for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). Known for advocating equity, justice, and neighborhood power, Network 49’s support reflects a growing grassroots movement behind Bury’s campaign. This marks the second neighborhood IPO endorsement in recent weeks, signaling a surge of community-driven support for Sarah’s vision of a more transparent and accountab

CHICAGO, IL — The grassroots organization Our 40th Chicago  has endorsed Sarah Bury for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). Our 40th Chicago is known for empowering neighbors to build collective political power and hold government accountable to the community. Sarah welcomed the endorsement, stating: “Our 40th Chicago has shown what it means to put neighbors first and make politics accountable. I’m honored to have their support and look forward to working toge

CHICAGO, IL — Last weekend, community members from across Cook County gathered to officially launch Sarah Bury’s campaign for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Held at Kanela Breakfast Club, the event was full of energy as supporters, neighbors, and volunteers came together to build a people-powered movement for clean water and accountable government. “I’m so proud and grateful to stand with such a dedicated and passionate group o