Hi, John,

Happy spring! It's great weather for door-knocking and talking to the residents of Allentown. It's the part of campaigning I most enjoy.

Speaking of campaigning, I have some updates to share with you. 

As you may know, we're in the most critical period for fundraising. With a month and a half until the primary election, we've raised 91% of our March goal. Everything we raise from here on out helps with the costs to get our message out there. 

John, there are only a few days left in the month. Can you chip in and help us get to the 100% mark? We don't have much time left. 
 

Endorsements are also a critical component of campaigning, and I'm proud to share with you that, to date, I have been endorsed by Democracy for America, Vote Pro-Choice, Democratic Socialists of America (Lehigh Valley Chapter), Mayor Garrett of Wilkinsburg, Black Lives Matter Lehigh Valley, and the Blue Project — with more to be announced soon.
 

We have yard signs in every corner of Allentown, paid canvassers ensuring our people are registered to vote, print advertisements in local publications, and digital advertisements across multiple platforms. That's in addition to numerous press releases and our most recent press conference. That is what having a team of experienced professionals can do, John, and I'm proud of how far we've come.
 
I've been criticized by my opponents for lacking experience, but the truth is — my experience, my proven leadership, my decade of public service as an elected official, and the team of experts I've assembled to lead alongside me are exactly what makes me the right candidate to serve Allentown. 

I'm also an educated Black woman — and smear tactics, misogyny, and white supremacy are alive in this race. I know you won't stand for that, John. Let's show them what real leadership looks like.

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Thank you for believing in me, and for believing in an Allentown where all residents can thrive. 

Warmly, 
Ce-Ce Gerlach

P.S. You can join me and the the other candidates for a virtual LGBTQ forum hosted by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, PBS39, and WLVR News on Thursday, April 1st at 7:00pm ET.  Watch live on PBS39 or listen live on 91.3 WLVR. You can also watch live online (PBS39.org/Live) or on PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR’s Facebook pages.

Ce-Ce Gerlach worked on the Allentown School Board for over 8 years and is currently serving on the City Council. She’s dedicated to fighting for the community through her public service, activism, and volunteerism. And now, she’s running for Mayor of Allentown because she's tired of the inaction and outdated leadership that's harming the city. It’s time for progressive change. Help Ce-Ce move Allentown forward by making a donation today!