James

Sheppard Responds to Designation Results

Fired Up! Ready to Go!

First, I would like to congratulate Lovely Warren on clinching the Democratic nomination
tonight.

Thank you, City Democratic Committee members. I appreciated the opportunity to meet and
talk with you over the past few months, which resulted in my winning the same number of
Democratic Committees as the incumbent mayor - and illustrates the growing push for change
in our community.

I respect the Democratic Committee process and look forward to the next stage - taking our
message to the streets of Rochester.

While I truly respect the Party process, it is not a secret that no Democrat endorsed by the
Democratic Party has gone on to win a Democratic Mayoral Primary in nearly three decades.

And at a time when the mayor calls hard working party members "elitist insiders," questions
the authenticity of their service to the community - and refuses to support progressive
stalwarts of our Party such as Sandy Frankel and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter - we need
now, more than ever, to fight for the progressive leadership and ideals that our community
deserves.

I have heard the message from our Democratic voters loud and clear. From boardrooms to
barbershops, people are asking for a better way. They want integrity and transparency in City
Hall, and a voice in shaping a safe, vibrant, growing community.

As we take our campaign to the streets of Rochester, we are building the biggest field campaign
this city has ever seen. With help from our field director, team of grassroots organizers, and
enthusiastic volunteers, we are going to make sure that every Democrat knows that change is
on the ballot in September. We're going door to door, neighborhood by neighborhood - and we
won't take a single vote for granted. I'm thrilled to have this team with me, and can't wait to
see what we can accomplish together. And I am excited to begin unveiling our detailed platform
for change over the next several weeks.

For those who continue to seek real leadership, who demand more transparency and integrity
in government, and who want a mayor that listens to what all of our citizens have to say - I
invite you to join me as we fight to restore Rochester's promise and get Rochester working
again.
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