05/22/2026
Warmest greetings to all of those who supported our campaign. While we’re disappointed with the results, we can take pride in a campaign that was positive, professional, policy-focused and listened to the public voice. It was truly grass-roots and people-powered.
First, I would like to acknowledge the herculean efforts of our team. By knocking on thousands of doors and staying responsive on social media, we listened to the citizens.
I would also like to thank our donors. Ours was a highly efficient campaign, in which every dollar invested was applied to field operations and advertisements on radio and social media. I can assure our donors that no dollars were wasted on frivolous and self-indulgent items. Every dollar was precious and much appreciated!
While campaigning, my greatest joy was meeting people at their doors and being able to interact with them on issues of real importance to our city. I saw a great reception, even hunger, among voters to restore trust in city government through responsive and ethical leadership that actually listens to voters, a great need for affordability in housing, utilities and everyday expenses, sustainable job growth, a holistic model of public safety, and yes, grave concern about the likely effects of the data center as proposed, and the lack of public input into that process. Those issues deserve to be heard and addressed in the future by whomever is on council and by the Mayor.
As I mull my own plans about the future, I ask my supporters not to lose faith in the importance of the issues we raised, and in politics in general to help ensure a brighter future for all of us in our shared destiny in Columbus and beyond. As for me, I hope to continue to be an advocate for Vision, Integrity and Competence in city government!
