Thank you to all who helped with campaign

We ran one hell of a campaign. Though the outcome may not have gone our way, we have won in more ways than anyone could ever have imagined. We made it through the primary, when no one thought we had a chance. We won the Daily Iowan and The Gazette endorsements. We became an inspiration to the community and a force in this election. We gained respect and appreciation. We gained a voice through this campaign.

Our journey is not finished here. I am going to continue to work tirelessly to fight for what we believe in. You all have made this campaign a reality and success, but success does not stop here. It begins here.

This never has been about a campaign for a City Council seat; it has been a campaign for a vision, a vision for a stronger, safer, and more vibrant Iowa City community. And visions never die on election day. They stay with us forever.

These last few months have been the most remarkable experience of my life. I've never worked so hard for something that meant so much to me. Words cannot express how grateful I am to all of you. We've accomplished so much, and I ask that you continue to stay strong to our values and vision. We will forever be united by our belief in Iowa City.

Raj Patel

Iowa City