Well, I didn’t quite make the cut in the city council primary. Of course I had hoped for a better result, but it simply wasn’t meant to be.
What I can say is that without a shadow of a doubt I am happy with the campaign and the effort that was put forth. The mix of “new school” and “old school” proved to be a great way to increase name recognition and engage voters. I’m also very happy that I stayed true to my beliefs and did not play towards any particular group.
I have lots of thoughts going through my mind at the moment, but I think I’ll leave you with some messages that were left on my Facebook page after the results were posted.
“Hey, you know I’m still proud of you and your spirit in this campaign inspired me greatly. Take this in stride and channel the time and energy to being a great grassroots leader, then next time around try again.”
“I just wanted to tell you that I have so much respect for what you’ve done. You’ve really proven yourself to be a contender and someone with a lot of passion. Winning the race is not always the measure of success. What you’ve accomplished in this process will serve you for years to come.”
“You made an impressive run, Ryan. I know you will continue to be a force for change, growth, and equality. I’m proud to know you.”
“Nobody can say that you didn’t put your heart into it. Great effort! And you learned a lot; that’s never a bad thing.”
“You gave it your best shot and left it all out there. Good for you!”
“Nice run Ryan! Thanks for keeping the young pro voice out there! Kudos to you.”
Please know that my commitment to Greensboro is full speed ahead and that I do not need a title to bring positive change to this city. Thank you for showing an interest in my campaign and I look forward to the road ahead.
- Ryan Shell
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Ryan, you did your best. Most candidates miss on their first try, you;ll make it. Thanks for running and better luck next time
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