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Victory Speech on Primary Election Night
Speech
given at Monroe County Democratic Headquarters, May 8, 2007
Thank you
very much, Monroe County Democrats. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust
that the Democratic voters of District 5 have placed in me by choosing me as
their candidate for the fall election. I am honored, and I am humbled.
I would like to thank Jack and Craig, who both were excellent candidates and
worked very hard pounding the pavement throughout the district. Craig’s
common-sense suggestions like building more bus shelters and installing
signs to point to parking downtown are right on target. Jack’s emphasis on
alternative transportation and the vitality of our core neighborhoods are
also ideas I support 100%. Thank you Craig, Jack, for being such worthy
adversaries and for running a clean campaign. I look forward to talking with
each of you to incorporate your ideas into our common Democratic platform
for District 5.
So many wonderful people were involved in making the Piedmont for Council
campaign a success. I would like to thank the Monroe County Democratic Party
for the help they provided me and the other candidates during the campaign.
I would like to thank my fabulous campaign team: Jane Bradley, Cathi
Crabtree, Lorraine Farrell, David Keppel, Larry Meehan, Carole Scifres,
David Smith, and Julie Thomas. I would like to thank my parents for their
constant support: Fred and Beate Piedmont.
I would like to thank the Democratic Women’s Caucus, without which this
victory would not have been possible. The dedication, hard work, and just
plain smarts of the members of the DWC are truly amazing. In particular, I’d
like to thank DWC chair Regina Moore and vice-chair Susan Sandberg. What
great role models for me and for all Democratic women in Monroe County. I’m
proud to be a member of the DWC, and I will continue to work toward our
common goal of getting more progressive, democratic women involved in local
politics.
Fellow Democrats, I know there’s work to be done between now and November 6.
District 5 has been in Republican hands for 12 years, and the voting profile
is about half Republican. This summer and into the fall, I pledge to do what
it takes to win the District 5 seat for the Democratic party. I will walk
door to door, meet with community leaders, learn more about City Council
business, and seek to find common ground with District 5 voters from all
walks of life. With your help, we can and will take District 5 in November.
Thank you.
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