Redwood City Mayor Giselle Hale is dropping out of her campaign for the California Assembly due to political attacks against her that have affected her family's mental health and happiness.
Through your account TwitterThe mayor explained that the “difficult” decision was made during a “much-needed” vacation, and “during that time off, I saw how deeply this career impacted the mental health and happiness of my husband and our two daughters.”
He explained that during his campaign, he faced down a $1.2 million special-interest smear campaign with all his might. “They appeared in our mailbox almost daily. While I could face the lies and attacks and continue driving, it was impossible for my family to remain unaffected.”
“My five-year-old daughter regularly received one of my opponents’ attack ads while watching a children’s YouTube show; and my eight-year-old daughter told me that a classmate brought a negative email to school. They couldn’t understand adults doing such things,” she stressed.
In this regard, the mayor explained that it is not very difficult to find people in politics who are willing to do or say anything to get elected. "But that is not me. Ultimately, my decision came down to protecting the three people I care about most."
However, Hale explained that her journey does not end in her quest to help those who need it most.
"I'm going to spend time with my girls and then I'll look for my next adventure. I will never stop fighting for the issues that put me in charge 8 years ago: housing, children, the environment and equality," she said.
Hale made it clear that as mayor of Redwood City, she will continue to fight for affordable housing, child care and public transportation.
She also said she will join the Vote Mama Leadership Council to advise other Democratic mothers seeking office, and will work to improve transparency in the campaign finance system.
“I am humbled and grateful to everyone who supported our campaign. From the donors who helped me raise $810,000, to the 300+ volunteers who knocked on 20,000+ doors, to the 100+ elected officials and community leaders who endorsed my campaign. The world needs more of you!” she concluded.
The mayor achieved the necessary votes during the primary elections to reach the November elections, where she will seek to obtain a seat in the California State Assembly.
Although he announced his withdrawal from the campaign, his name will remain on the ballot for the November 8 election.
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