Read Williams’ endorsement from the Triangle Tribune:   

 “Ward II: Sylvester Williams. We were all set to endorse Howard Clement for what would hopefully be his final term. But after we read about Williams' stand against the resolution supporting same-sex marriage, we knew we had our man. If Williams, who was endorsed by Amalgamated Transit Union 1328, can be so bold, we think he would serve the residents of east Durham well.” Triangle Tribune, September 17, 2009

    Read Williams’ endorsement from the AFL-CIO:

 “A labor group affiliated with the AFL-CIO has endorsed the re-election campaigns of Mayor Bill Bell, City Council members Cora Cole-McFadden and Mike Woodard, and the bid for the Ward 2 council seat mounted by Sylvester Williams. The Triangle Labor Council offered the endorsements after learning among other things that the four support giving public-sector employees collective-bargaining rights, said Michael Gravinese, the group's president”. “Labor group backs 3 incumbents, 1 challenger” Herald-Sun, September 17, 2009

      Read Williams’ endorsement from the Duke Transit Workers Union:

 “We the members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1328 are proud to endorse Pastor Sylvester Williams for Durham City Council Ward 2. He has proven himself to be a leader who appreciates the social and economic development of the American worker. He has led his community in trying to create sustainable jobs, mentoring young people, and protecting neighborhoods. We know that he is a man of integrity, decency, and understanding. We feel that Pastor Williams would be a wonderful asset to the Durham community as a councilman.  We are disappointed that our elected officials are no longer acting with the same degree of integrity and hope that Mr. Williams will change this. We no longer can accept politics as usual and allow our elected officials to tell the citizens of Durham one thing, but behind close doors do another. Hence the reason why this Labor Day weekend we are endorsing Pastor Sylvester Williams.  Leon Johnson , Shop Steward, Amalgamated Transit Union 1328”

     Read how Williams came within one vote of securing the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People’s endorsement:

 “Nearly as happy was Clement was Ward 2 challenger Sylvester Williams, who finished just behind the incumbent among committee leaders. Durham Committee Chairwoman Lavonia Allison made a point Thursday night of saying the decision in the Ward 2 race had been "extremely, extremely close." Reports were that Williams ran only one vote behind Clement in the preliminary screening by the group's political committee. The group's general membership can override the screening, but the group's rules make that difficult. “Our message is beginning to resonate," Williams said, adding that he expects to pick up labor-union support from a group that has yet to announce formally its endorsements.” Herald-Sun, September 4, 2009

     Read the Independent Weekly’s statement about Williams’ response to their questionnaire:

 “Investment analyst and end-time preacher (quite a combination) Sylvester Williams had a thoughtful questionnaire. He is unaffiliated. His focus is on neighborhoods and small businesses, particularly on Durham's east side. He has served on the Mayor's Advisory Board on Gang Violence and the Ad Hoc Committee for the East End Connector.”

     Read about Unity in the Community for Progress’ vote to recommend Sylvester Williams as the Ward 2 candidate:

 A motion was put to the floor to recommend Sylvester Williams as the Ward 2 City Council candidate by Unity in the Community for Progress (UCP) at its monthly meeting on September 14, 2009. The recommendation was carried unanimously.