Dear Lucas,
I'm running for Public Advocate because we need someone at City Hall who does more than talk - someone who listens, and works for real solutions to the problems that face everyday New Yorkers.
I want to have a conversation all over New York about making city government work for you. And I'd like to start by telling you a little bit about me, and why I care so much about our city.
Please take a moment to click on the video to hear my story.
New York is the greatest city in the world. Where else can you go from working in the back of the family flower shop and attending public schools in Woodside, Queens to a job in the White House - and then later to representing the neighborhood where you grew up in the City Council? It's the city where my wife, Lisa Hernandez Gioia, and I are proud 
to be raising our daughter Amelia.
But we need change. We need someone at City Hall who understands what real New Yorkers are going through. Someone who will stand up for the middle class, and all those who are working so hard to get there, and get results for them. That's what I've done in the City Council, and what I'll do as your Public Advocate. But I can't do it without your support.
You can contact me at ericgioia@ericgioia.com . I look forward to hearing from you about ways we can work together to improve our city.
Sincerely,
Eric Gioia
P.S. I also want to thank all of the people who have supported me in this race. This is a grassroots campaign. There have been over 5,500 contributions, and our most common amount is $10 - from regular, hard working people who want change. Please know that my family and I are deeply grateful for your support and trust. Please click here if you want to help too.
