Last night’s election results were not what we hoped for but they are clear, and I respect the outcome of the election. Voter turnout was driven by national issues and reconfirmed how local and national conversations can shape the voting patterns across the ballot.

We discussed the issues that weren't getting talked about, and I am deeply grateful to the 13,700 Alexandrians who supported our campaign. That support demonstrates that there are strong and underrepresented voices in our city who care about the issues we ran on. Winning numerous precincts proves how today, more than ever, our city needs neighborhood representation for the issues that are most impactful to you.

For those of you who voted for me, thank you for your time, trust and belief; and those who didn’t, we are still all Alexandrians and want the best for our city. Leadership means listening to an entire city, and my 35 years of community leadership did not end with an election and will continue forward starting today.

As citizens we must stay involved, stay engaged and remember Alexandria belongs to all of us.

Yours in Service

Frank Fannon