03/19/2026
Nine months ago when we started this campaign, I said I would do things differently. We would run a positive, honest campaign based on facts, with an emphasis on gratitude and appreciation. While the results were not what we expected, I'm happy that we did exactly that.
Congratulations to all of the winners last night and best wishes as we look forward to November. The Clerk's Office and its staff will always be very important to me.
I'm so grateful to all of you who went out in the heat, cold, snow, wind, and rain to knock on thousands of doors to collect signatures and to canvass; spent countless hours making phone calls; wrote postcards to family and friends; marched in parades; appeared in our ads; advocated for me; and provided moral support.
The group of amazing volunteers that came together for this campaign was incredible. I will always remember and appreciate everything that all of you did to share our vision for the Clerk's Office and our positive message. It reminds us that it is possible to do things the right way and run a campaign for which people can be proud.
I also want to thank you for the calls, messages, and words of support and comfort. Knowing how much this affects you reminds me how much we accomplished and will continue to do together.
Despite the results, so much good has been created from bringing us together. Meaningful change doesn't come easily, and it doesn't happen overnight. I was in this fight long before last summer, and I'll be around long after this. Hold your heads high, be proud of what we accomplished, and let's look forward to the next opportunities.
