"You did that-for New York, for all of us. We remember the glow, the unbridled hope, the cheer and well-wishers from around the globe. It is thrilling to break through long standing political barriers; to confront coordinated hate and powerful opposition and... win. As two Jacksonians with deep connections to the city, we are cheering you on and wishing you well."
"We wish you continued solidarity and collaboration. High hopes can dash quickly. Change takes time. Lots of time. For people new to the process, they need support in understanding how messy governing can be and why it's important to keep standing together in the face of shifting timelines and attacks. May their inevitable disappointment never be weaponized against what you have built. May the veteran politicos who have supported you stay true to the movement's values and never undermine your hard work with cynical, transactional politics."
Many organizers and volunteers built long-term trust and effort to secure a progressive mayoral victory, overcoming coordinated opposition and skepticism. The victory inspires hope but requires deliberate transition to governance. Solidarity and collaboration must continue because governing is messy and progress takes sustained time. New participants need support to manage disappointment and understand complex timelines. Veteran political actors should uphold movement values and avoid cynical transactional deals that undercut grassroots achievements. Preserving optimism, faith, and the vision behind the campaign is essential to withstand attacks, state pushback, and the slow pace of institutional change.
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