Dear Lucas,
First of all, thank you. Thank you for believing in me, for digging into your pockets, for giving of your time, your ideas and your energy. I am humbled by your support.
I can't say that I am not disappointed by the results of this election. But I come out energized by the thousands of people who participated in our campaign, and who worked with me to fight for the middle 
class and for those striving so desperately to make it there.
There are still too many people in this city who struggle. There are too many people who are vulnerable. There are too many people who are in a forgotten middle class. The issues and the people we fought for are bigger than this one election. And so although we didn't win, I am proud of the campaign we ran and the principles we stood for.
I am looking forward to continuing to work together for many years to come to help improve a city that has given me and my family everything. And I will forever be grateful for your support.
Sincerely,
Eric Gioia