Notes from the Landslide

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Samantha Cox
August 28 at 3:37am
Thank you all. I am beyond flattered.
But I don’t feel that I am Sitka’s best choice for an Assembly member
and here is why.
What happened on Sitka Chatters this week had very little to do
with me. This is what’s called a grassroots movement--and why do
grassroots movements happen? Because passionate, strong, driven
people come together and create something amazing.
This week was about the people who worked long, grueling, wet
hours to find our men. This was about Sitkans who opened their
homes and arms to those who could not go home. It was about
the homeless who stepped up to volunteer. It was about 5,000 lbs
of food being delivered to Sitka. It was locals cooking around the
clock to feed workers and evacuees. It was about someone wanting
to make people smile and paying for 300 dollars worth of coffee. It
was about our emergency crew leaders barely sleeping. People all
over opened their wallets, even when they knew it was their last
dollar. It was about Sitkans coming together to be Sitka Strong.
Sitka Chatters was merely used as a catalyst for the movement and
that is so amazing.
So no, I wouldn’t serve you well making decisions for you. I do my
best when I can be here at home with my family, cheering all of you
incredible people on.
Remember to give yourselves credit where that credit is due. I am
so proud of this community. Thank you.