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I love Sacramento and its people so much, yet everything has a season.



Today, the County Elections update didn't bring the news we hoped to get. While we are still waiting for an estimated 7000 votes to still be counted, it seems like we will come up short in this race after an unprecedented negative campaign against me by my opponent and her allies.



This work is difficult and has been more so over the past few years as we have endured many challenges and changes as a city.



I would like to thank my partner, Michael, and, our son, Henry, for their love and support. I'd also like to thank my amazing staff at City Hall, our whole city staff, and my colleagues without whom none of our accomplishments would be possible. I sincerely appreciate all of the heartfelt support from so many corners of our city and beyond during this process.



We had broad support from labor, small business, civil rights groups, diverse leaders of many stripes, and political leaders who know that our work together has produced positive change on issues, like LGBT rights, protecting immigrants, climate change, equal pay for women, homelessness, affordable housing, arts, parks, safer streets, better transit, good governance, and stronger neighborhoods.



Ultimately, more voters want something different, and I respect their voice.



I have always approached my work as a Sacramento City Councilmember with a sense of awe, gratefulness, and an intense passion to achieve as much each day as possible. You see, in 2012, we were never supposed to win and only did so by a slim margin in a race changed the history and path of Sacramento for the better.



While this moment is a tough one for so many of us who believe in responsive and responsible leadership, we must press on and continue giving back for the sake of our city, fight for the best future for our kids, and foster a resilient city government to meet the needs and aspirations of our people.



I'm still going to be working hard as your Councilmember until at least December. We've got much to do together until then and after. I'm not going away. I'm going to continue to share my passion for Sacramento today, tomorrow, and into the future.



Much love to all of you,

Steve



PS: You can follow the results of our campaign by clicking here.



