Alexsis Rodgers for Richmond Mayor Raises $35k from 484 Donors in First 24 Hours of CampaignRICHMOND, Va. - Today, Alexsis Rodgers announced that in the first 24 hours of her candidacy for Richmond Mayor, her campaign raised $35,038 from 484 individual donors.
“I’m humbled and in awe of the support from grassroots donors throughout Richmond and the Commonwealth,” said Rodgers. “Collective power comes from the people, and I’m honored to be on the side of the people fighting for policies, not apologies, from City Hall.” Rodgers is running an urgent, proactive and progressive campaign driven by community-centered engagement. As an organizer and policy director, Rodgers brings more than a decade of political experience and wins to the city of Richmond. For further information, refer to yesterday’s announcement, added below. ### Alexsis Rodgers is a civic leader, organizer, policy director and champion for proactive and progressive leadership. She currently is the Virginia state director for Care in Action, the policy and advocacy home for two million women domestic workers, and is the former president of the Virginia Young Democrats. For the past eight years, Alexsis has been on the front lines advocating for economic security, voting rights, college affordability and quality health care; playing a key role in achieving Medicaid expansion and increasing birth control access during her time at Planned Parenthood in Richmond. Alexsis is a VCU grad and avid Rams basketball fan. To learn more about her campaign, visit alexsisrodgers.com.
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Alexsis Rodgers Announces Candidacy for Richmond MayorRICHMOND, Va. - Today, Alexsis Rodgers, Richmond resident and civic leader, formally announced her candidacy for mayor. Rodgers released the following statement:
“I officially announce my candidacy for mayor of Richmond. It is with the support of family and friends that I am taking a necessary step to bring progressive leadership to Richmond. “It’s time for policies, not apologies. “I am running for Mayor because we need a city that works for everyone, not just the elite few. Richmond needs a mayor who will not neglect its poorest neighborhoods to cater to special interests. We need a mayor who understands that growth means working to attract and retain new businesses while also being intentional about how we invest in our communities. We need a mayor who will prioritize serving our homeless population, improving health outcomes, building community wealth, providing affordable housing and inspiring a new generation of innovators to lead. “I am the leader Richmond needs to take us to the next level. “I have spent my entire career bringing people together and building coalitions. When politicians talk about grassroots organizing, they are talking about people like me and the work we’ve accomplished. For the past decade, I have worked tirelessly to secure wins our communities have needed the most. I’ve been on the front lines fighting for quality health care, workers’ rights, economic security, better educational opportunities and equitable access throughout all of our systems. “During my time at Planned Parenthood, I helped expand Medicaid and health care coverage for all Virginians, as well as affordable birth control access in Richmond. As Virginia state director for Care in Action, we secured the first-ever labor protections for domestic workers in the state. My priority has always been to center and uplift marginalized voices - those that history and our city has left behind - by advocating for a new path forward through progressive policies. “This week has shown us there is an absence of true leadership in Richmond. After years of leaving community leaders out of key decisions, trust has been broken between the current administration and the people. Without mending our communities, we will fall behind and never recover. I am here to help Richmond heal and move forward together. I am here to serve the people of Richmond as its next mayor.” ### Alexsis Rodgers is a civic leader, organizer, policy director and champion for proactive and progressive leadership. She currently is the Virginia state director for Care in Action, the policy and advocacy home for two million women domestic workers, and is the former president of the Virginia Young Democrats. For the past eight years, Alexsis has been on the front lines advocating for economic security, voting rights, college affordability and quality health care; playing a key role in achieving Medicaid expansion and increasing birth control access during her time at Planned Parenthood in Richmond. Alexsis is a VCU grad and avid Rams basketball fan. To learn more about her campaign, visit alexsisrodgers.com. |
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