Even though we came just short of winning the election, I couldn’t be more proud of where we’ve ended up. Our campaign is more than an Election Day apparatus: it’s the foundation of a larger movement that will grow and thrive beyond the 2011 election.
I’ve learned so much over the last year–about campaigning and about myself. But I learned the biggest lessons from visiting voters at their doors.
I learned that families throughout South Boston, the South End, Bay Village, Dorchester and Chinatown share the same concerns: they want good schools for their children, safe neighborhoods, and a government that listens to them and truly gives them a say in the decisions that affect their lives. They want to move past stereotypes that create division, and come together to build a better future for everyone.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’ve been working in our communities for over 35 years, and I’ll continue this hard work now that the campaign is over. And I’m proud to have discovered hundreds of new allies in neighborhoods around the city who want to be part of that work.
Most of all, I’m proud that you stuck with me. Together, you and I built something bigger than anyone thought possible. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping to break down barriers and bring people together. This is just the beginning.
Sincerely,
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