Dear friend,

I have some exciting news, and I wanted you to be among the first to know – I’m officially launching my 2022 re-election campaign!

And because I want to build a strong foundation for this campaign, I wanted to invite you to our founding donor. Having resources early on helps my team lay the groundwork for a robust campaign: will you send in a donation and become one of the first founding members?

Team, we are at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic continues on while working-class folks are facing the brunt of its economic fallout. Recent climate disasters show us that we must act urgently to save our environment. And access to healthcare, especially reproductive rights, is being threatened across the country.

This is our time. And as a public servant, I am committed to making sure that we meet the challenges of this time and fight for a future that works for everyone – especially people of color, low-income communities, and other marginalized folks who deserve to live with dignity and opportunities to flourish.

Throughout my time in Congress, I have:

• Been a staunch advocate for COVID-19 relief, which is essential to getting New York and the rest of the country back on track
• Worked across the aisle to provide relief to temporary protected status (TPS) eligible individuals because immigrants should not live in fear of deportation
• Introduced the Fema Climate Change Preparedness Act to require the agency to factor climate change into its official policies as extreme weather events continue to impact New York City
• Introduced the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act to cut rent in subsidized developments and ensure that New Yorkers do not have to choose between putting food on the table and having a roof over their heads
• And helped pass the Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act to enhance the treatment and prevention of opioid addiction which affects so many of our community members

Friends, I will always take a stand for what’s right. As partisanship has become worse over the years, I’m proud to say that I have a track record of bringing progressives, moderates, and Republicans together to find common ground and get things done.

And as the only Black woman representing New York in Congress, I know that my voice is needed as we navigate the challenges of building a more just and equitable society together.

I can’t do this work without you, friends. Will you become one of the founding donors of this campaign by sending in a donation today?

Thanks for standing with me,

Yvette D. Clarke