It’s Bob Ferguson with a big update.
When the Washington State Legislature is in session, state elected officials, like me, are unable to ask for or accept any donations. That means if you sent a check during the last five months — we sent it back! No exceptions.
Yesterday, the legislature adjourned. We accomplished a lot in just a few months: prepared for the Trump Administration’s chaotic cuts by protecting our Rainy Day reserve fund, increased investments in K-12 education, and made the largest investment in state history in the Housing Trust Fund to build more affordable housing.
Now that the legislature is adjourned, the fundraising freeze is over and we’re able to receive donations to power our work again.
Unlike most politicians, I don’t accept a dime from large corporations or corporate PACs. Instead, I rely on this grassroots team. Our grassroots campaign for Governor was successful because I received an unprecedented 120,000 individual donations.
Building a grassroots team of that size takes time. That’s why I’m reaching out today with a special request. Will you be one of the first 1,000 donors to my re-election campaign?
I’m proud of the progress we’ve made for Washingtonians. We’re hard at work delivering for the people, but we have to catch up quickly.
That’s why I’m asking you: Please, chip in $5, $25, $50, or whatever you can to help kickstart our momentum today.
Thank you so much,
Bob
