to everyone who attended this special event to celebrate women of our city and announce my 2024 Mayoral Campaign.
Thanks also to those who were with us in spirit and those who wished us well from afar. I am encouraged by the enthusiasm across our city that a bright and prosperous future is on the horizon for the people of Wilmington. Working together, Wilmington can be a city we’re all proud to call HOME!
Please enjoy this Special Edition of Stay Focused Magazine published to commemorate the Women Inspiring Wilmington & Velda for Mayor 2024 event!
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Dear Wilmington,
I’d like to personally announce that after hearing from many of you, I have decided to seek the democratic nomination for Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware. This fall, our beloved city has an opportunity to set a new course – officially.
There is a march happening in Wilmington – a march of diverse, resounding voices. A march for justice. A march for lives to be valued over profit; for leaders more invested in improving neighborhoods than lining developers’ pockets. A march for a future where those in positions of power are held accountable to the people they are sworn to serve. There is a march happening, and the message is clear: enough is enough.
Wilmington has suffered enough oppressive, petty politics and abuse of power at the hands of those who don’t understand or care about the people of our city. Yet we rise with strength and resilience, ready to stand-up for change. This is your City – together, we will heal and reshape Wilmington into a place we can all once again be proud to call home.
This is our moment – let’s rise together.
Sincerely,
Velda Jones-PotterCandidate for Mayor