More Than 1,000 People Across the US Send India Walton "Solidarity Greetings and Heartfelt Congratulations"

By RootsAction, Reader Supported News

11 July 21

n outpouring of appreciation and support for Buffalo’s Democratic nominee for mayor India Walton has come from all over the United States, with hundreds of individual messages added to a statement signed by more than 1,000 online activists.

“Solidarity greetings and heartfelt congratulations on your election victory in Buffalo,” the statement says. “We consider it to be our victory too. Your grassroots campaign on behalf of working people is an inspiration across our country and beyond. We wish you well. We have your back!”

Hundreds of the individuals who signed the statement chose to add personal notes. Some simply made comments like “Sincere congratulations” or “Very proud of you” or “You are an inspiration for a generation,” while others offered more extensive words of support.

A woman in Rochester wrote: “Stay strong and clear. Take pride in knowing that you are the person the people of Buffalo chose.”

“Good luck and congratulations from a man born in Buffalo,” one signer wrote from Pennsylvania. “Your victory just might get me to move back.”

“Know that we applaud your win and wish you well in your administration of the great city of Buffalo!” said a signer, writing from New Mexico. This note came from Illinois: “May your victory be a shining beacon of hope across the country!”

A Texan wrote: “Working people have been ignored for too long, so I hope your victory spreads across our nation.” From California came this note: “Yes! Bless you for your courage and good will.”

The statement and comments were gathered by the activist group RootsAction.org.