Dear Friends,

We did it! Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication, support and help on my campaign for Alameda City Council. I am deeply grateful for your belief in my experience and leadership to help plan Alameda's future by working to insure all perspectives are included in protecting our future. I will continue to rely on you to stand up for what our island community needs, and to "work regionally, and act locally." We will need to work together to help Alameda reach its full potential in advancing the health, safety and welfare of our working families and seniors, protecting our environment for our children, and providing the amenities we all deserve.

I am very humbled by the support of the the many volunteers who gave so much of their time and energy to our campaign -- walking neighborhoods, phone banking at Unifi Inc., organizing house parties, and e-mailing/talking to friends. Our campaign was a success because of your diligence and concientiousness, lead by campaign manager Rob Bonta, strategized by Shawn Wilson and Doug Linney and implemented by Michael Lee, Sarah Wilson, Jean Fong, Barbara Kahn and Honora Murphy. I am so grateful to those who checked the polls and walked precints on Election Day until the polls closed at 8 pm. Our campaign had an incredible team of volunteers, donors, and community supporters. I am very proud that our campaign stayed positive, bridging the differences in community visions, and providing opportunities for the young emerging leaders to work with the politically seasoned "Brown Baggers." It was a unique blending of broadbased support, dedication and enthusiasm that crossed generational and politically progressive divides. 

Thank you once again for all of your support. I look forward to working for you and serving you on the City Council.
Very truly yours,

Lena Tam
Alameda City Councilmember-Elect