11/08/2024
A great evening surrounded by friends, family, and supporters of my campaign for Portland City Council At-Large. It's been a tough week for the country with the national election, but at least for tonight we can celebrate a win. Thank you again: (1) to my family, who ably shouldered the burden of my absences and interferences, (2) to my campaign team - Marpheen and Marcques, who made me feel like our opponents were running against three people at once, (3) to all the volunteers who spent time helping us knock doors and put up signs, (4) to my work and School Board colleagues who also tolerated/embraced the campaign, (5) to the Unions who endorsed me - MSNA and ILA, and (6) to the many, many people in Portland who shared their concerns and took time to listen to my message. These are the ingredients of a successful campaign that did us all proud.
I also want to commend again the efforts of my four opponents. They all brought unique qualities to the debate, and I will try to take the best from all of them with me into this work. I recognize the many thousands of Portland voters who responded to them, and I think I can use their inspiration to add to my own program and that of the Council as a whole.
Thank you to Michael and The Continental staff for hosting us. Now for some much needed rest and time with the family.
