I wanted to share a quick note with you about the values my dad has instilled in me and how they’re shaping my campaign for Congress.
I’m about to head out the door to go celebrate Father's Day with my family, but first I wanted to share a quick note with you about the values my dad has instilled in me and how they’re shaping my campaign for Congress.
Before I do that though, I want to say: I know today is not easy for everyone. I never met my grandfather and every Father’s Day I see the pain that causes my father. That pain is full of love for the man who raised him and pride my father has in the children he raised.
For so many reasons, I know today can be filled with a range of mixed emotions. So if you need to stop reading here, I understand. I hope you are able to take care of yourself today.
My dad, Jonathan, has been my role model for as long as I can remember.
He taught me how to persevere in the face of unexpected challenges when he had to leave his career in the garment industry because those jobs were being moved overseas.
He demonstrated the value of taking risks in order to create a better future for those around you when he transitioned to a totally new career path and taught himself everything he needed to know to succeed.
And he showed me that there’s no shame in asking for help when we had to rely on the support of family and neighbors to make ends meet.
These same values drive me in my everyday life, but especially in my campaign for Congress. To defeat George Santos, stop the MAGA madness, and flip this seat blue, we are going to have to work through challenges, take risks, and — of course — ask for help along the way.
Which leads me to an important question: will you chip in any amount today to power our campaign? Winning this race will be our greatest challenge yet, and I know I can’t do this alone.
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With gratitude,
Zak
