In the context of any given
election year, the definition of “winning the race” means something along the lines of getting the most votes. A
successful campaign is understood as a vehicle for aggregating resources and information that will
enable successful communication, meaning that your message will be
heard.
In a time of great complexity, urgency,
and uncertainty, I believe that we need
messages that empower all of us to be heard and meaningfully engaged in the process
of moving forward into the future with a shared sense of hope. Hope is not an
empty wish-fulfillment vehicle, it is an active
and living process that demands trust, honesty, and integrity.
When I chose
to run for 3rd District Supervisor, I did so because I believed in creating opportunities
for everyone to be heard, and I believed in the power of meaningful representation.
I believe that we need to get better at working together and recognizing the
opportunity that comes from building a powerful and positive shared vision.