Whitney Tilson for Mayor
Dear friends,
New York is the greatest city in the world. But I’m deeply concerned – and a majority of New Yorkers agree – that our beloved city is headed in the wrong direction.
That’s why I’ve decided to run for mayor.
I am committed to turning our city around and have many bold ideas for how to do so.
We need to shake up our city government and abandon a lot of terrible ideas, which can only be done by an outsider – a businessperson, not a career politician.
To win this race, I need your help in two ways:
1) I would deeply appreciate it if you would donate to my campaign today. The maximum individual contribution is $2,100 – but for NYC residents, it’s the first $250 that really counts because of the 8:1 match from the city of any donations of $10 up to $250.
This is one of the best returns on investment I’ve ever seen: $10 turns into $90, $100 into $900 and $250 into $2,250!
2) Might you be willing to forward this letter to your family and friends, especially those who live in NYC, and see if you can get at least a dozen of them to support my campaign? For local residents, it’s not a big ask – just $250 or even $100 makes a huge difference.
To qualify for matching funding, I need at least 1,000 donors, and my candidacy will benefit from as many as possible, so I welcome contributions of all sizes.
Thank you!
Whitney
Contribution rules
- If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for borough president, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or public advocate.
- I understand that New York State law requires that a contribution be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal credit card account, billed to and paid by me for my personal use, and having no corporate or business affiliation; and is not being made as a loan.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.