First Official Letter to the "Candidate's Committee"

January 16, 2019
 
Re: Official Announcement of "Our 2020-Vision Campaign" and first official letter to the  "Candidate's Committee."
 
Dear Committee Members:
 
Congratulations! We have persevered through incredible adversities to succeed in having a voice in our State's decision-making, and now, we have the best job ever! Simply stated, our job is to improve the lives of our friends, families and neighbors--everyday. Greatest of all, we come from such diverse backgrounds, and offer such unique talents and perspectives, that we will succeed in "Being the Change We Want to See."
 
The next two years will prove to be very exciting and beneficial for establishing our platform for Criminal Justice Reform. On Sunday, January 13th, I left the Northern State Correctional Facility and headed to St. Mary's church in Newport, where, very unexpectedly, our faith and courage in our mission was indirectly recognized and blessed by Fr. Rijo Johnson. Our mission further manifested itself in visits to the Judd House and Teen Challenge to briefly converse with our fellow committee members and our neighbors in need, before finally arriving in Burlington to set up our campaign headquarters and visit with my adult "foster children." On January 14th, I met with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to review campaign finance regulations and the procedures for filing the "Candidate Registration Statement," with the State of Vermont. On January 15th I received the official State-embossed certificate, declaring the intent of candidacy for the position of Governor.
 
The unique choice of our "Democratic/Republican" party affiliation assertively puts forth our ideology of breaking down barriers and creating massive opportunities for Empowerment, Education, Employment, Equality, and Justice. Our platform starts with Criminal Justice Reform, and does not end until everybody has a voice in making a difference through peaceful and harmonious actions. We need to raise the bar of dreams and expectations to the extreme, because Love conquers all.
 
Today, January 16th, and as promised, we launch "Our 2020-Vision Campaign" on my Mom's 84th birthday. A special thanks and shout-out to Darren Couture and Angel Felice for the beautiful blue rose for Mom--she loves it!
 
Thanks for all your encouragement and support; together, we will do this.
 
                                                                           Most Gratefully,
 
                                                                            Douglas Stewart Cavett