I’ve been part of the Ginny for Mayor campaign for several months. What is remarkable about this effort is the broad spectrum of people who have come together to support Virginia Desorgher. We are not a ready-made team of folks who already knew each other. Rather, we come from many facets of Ginny’s life, pulled together by a shared belief that Ginny has the right skill set and strong character to lead our city.
What makes the Ginny for Mayor grassroots campaign so strong is its people. People who have stepped forward and asked how they could help. People who volunteered to record radio ads, to provide personal endorsements, to host meet-and-greets. People are enthusiastically rallying around Ginny and her goals to lead the city with integrity, honesty, and always with an ear to what people want.
It takes a special kind of person to be able to unite a community, and our community is hungry for unity, not division or disenfranchisement.
On the campaign trail, knocking on doors, Ginny often surprises residents who are pleased to meet the actual candidate in person. Ginny has covered many miles, knocking on over 2,100 doors, determined to reach as many people as she can. She has remarked many times that meeting people is the best part of her campaign — and the most important.
One other aspect of Ginny’s campaign that is remarkable is her insistence that we always keep it positive. Even in the face of personal attacks and name-calling, Ginny has insisted that we not react, that we not go low. And the public appreciates our positivity.
Our community members are worn out by the negativity, the exclusivity and the us-versus-them mentality. We want a positive, competent leader who understands the strength of inclusivity.
As we close in on Election Day, I can say the endless hours I’ve spent on Ginny’s campaign have been some of the most rewarding I’ve experienced. Ginny truly is a remarkable person, someone who is called to be a public servant for our community.
Let’s all vote for Virginia Desorgher and move forward together.
Mary Chicoine
Greenfield