08/12/2026
Congratulations to all who won the primary and a huge thank you to the amazing candidates who put their name on the ballot. You are all my heros.
If you haven't run for office, you have no idea how excruciating it is, how much courage, time, and sacrifice is involved.
To the amazing 615 people who came out and voted for me, thank you. I feel blessed beyond words and I am deeply humbled and honored by each of you. Thank you ❤️
Factoring in financial logic, ethics, and basic Democracy common sense, Rank Choice Voting is best for our city, state, and nation. Unfortunately a huge reason why it hasn't happen, is multi-million dollar candidates and lobbyists then lose their leverage. Money is powerful.
Primary's are just expensive popularity contests (look up the stats on demographics). Even with no money, a tiny campaign team, and an orchastrated smear campaign against me...615 people voted in the middle of summer for transparency, thank you.
Reguardless of who you cast your ballot for, thank you to ALL those who voted in the primary. Voters are the true patriotic Americans (and only ones who can justify being able to complain about government), thank you.
Abelism, Sexism, and Classism are dangerous and real (as a low-income autistic female I know). Racism and homophobia are also real and dangerous. Even though I am not a fan of the discriminating multi-million dollar political lobbyist groups influencing our election and violating our Charter... I also know we can not afford to play politics with candidates in November. There is too much at stake.
Even if you do not like Jess (or the lobbyists/politicians who endorsed her), PLEASE vote for Dr. Jess Garcia for Mayor on November 3rd. Being a good citizen is voting for who is best for Rochester, not nessarily who you like most.
Luckily I think Jess is a truly amazing person. We have hung out many times when we were elected officials together and I consider her a friend. Jess is compassionate, smart, makes hard decisions, and puts the needs of people first. I am proud to get behind her campaign.
Please get involved. 2026 early voting starts September 15th. As you send your kids off to school this year, please start campaigning for a former school board member who NEEDS to be our next mayor.
Rochester needs a Mayor who can do their job (i.e. a mayor can not ethically be involved with any buisness he or his family has financial deals with: i.e. Mayo Clinic, hospitality, developers etc) We need a Mayor without conflict of interests who will put the residents first.
Please get involved and vote Jess this fall. Rochester's future depends on it.
