Updated November 9, 2008
Dear Friends,
As you all know by now, we came up short in the election on Tuesday. I
spoke with Keith Downey Wednesday morning to congratulate him on his
victory and wish him luck in representing our community. I also called
Ron Erhardt to thank him for his 18 years of service to our community.
Both are fine men who our community is fortunate to have.
Now that I have had a few days to digest the results of the election, I
want to also take a minute to thank all of you for your support. Over
the last 17 months, I have discovered that campaigns are not about the
candidates, they are about the people who participate. Hundreds of you
have helped make this effort possible by engaging in the political
process in some way. Whether making telephone calls, knocking on doors,
stuffing envelopes, hosting gatherings, making financial contributions,
or simply talking with friends and neighbors about our effort, you made
the campaign a success.
While I am disappointed with the results of the election, I am proud of
the campaign we ran. We talked about the issues that are critical to our
future and did it in a respectful way that enhanced the quality of our
political dialogue. I am a better person for having run; our community
and state are better places as a result of your efforts. Whether you
have been involved for years or this was the first time you have
participated, I hope you will continue to engage in coming years.
Thank you for your support and your friendship.
