"Let's stop pretending this works — it doesn't. Let's fix it." ~Hope Solomon
We need your support!
Look, going up against entrenched City Council types is expensive. We need your support.
I know. I live here too. This is exhausting.
You know what it’s like to love this city and still wonder how long you can afford to stay — “affordable” feels like a moving target.
You know the gut punch of watching neighborhood restaurants and bars close — squeezed by crime, high rents, Initiative 82, and a bureaucracy that never seems to say yes.
You know what it’s like to watch rats take over parks and sidewalks while City Hall treats it like background noise.
You know what it’s like to buzz an employee just to buy deodorant.
You know small business owners buried in paperwork while big developers skip the line.
You know what it’s like to wait months for basic services — or get passed from agency to agency while no one takes responsibility.
You know leaders who blame everyone else while nothing actually improves.
And if you’re a parent, you know how wrong it feels that raising a kid here means rolling the dice with a school lottery — because a guaranteed good public school still isn’t guaranteed.
I’m not talking about this from the comfort of a political career.
I’m talking about it as someone who’s fed up — like you — and ready to do something about it.
You know what it’s like to love this city and still wonder how long you can afford to stay — “affordable” feels like a moving target.
You know the gut punch of watching neighborhood restaurants and bars close — squeezed by crime, high rents, Initiative 82, and a bureaucracy that never seems to say yes.
You know what it’s like to watch rats take over parks and sidewalks while City Hall treats it like background noise.
You know what it’s like to buzz an employee just to buy deodorant.
You know small business owners buried in paperwork while big developers skip the line.
You know what it’s like to wait months for basic services — or get passed from agency to agency while no one takes responsibility.
You know leaders who blame everyone else while nothing actually improves.
And if you’re a parent, you know how wrong it feels that raising a kid here means rolling the dice with a school lottery — because a guaranteed good public school still isn’t guaranteed.
I’m not talking about this from the comfort of a political career.
I’m talking about it as someone who’s fed up — like you — and ready to do something about it.
Questions? Let's Cut to the Chase.
Please reach us at info@hopefordc.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Most politicians say they want change. What they usually mean is new programs, new slogans, new promises. I'm starting with something more basic: competence.
I'm not running to invent problems to solve. I'm running to fix the ones we already live with every day - trash, rats, snow removal, public safety, permits, 911 response.
Get the basics right first.
Then we fix the programs that are supposed to make life better and more affordable - but only if they actually work, are paid for, and show results.
Because real change isn't promising more.
Real change is making government function the way it's supposed to.
Because the bigger risk is continuing what clearly isn’t working. I’m not running to experiment. I’m running to restore discipline.
I’m clear about limits. Honest about the budget. Focused on outcomes, not headlines. Cities don't need insiders defending broken systems — they need leadership that's willing to say no, fix execution, and be accountable for results.
That's not inexperience. That's exactly what's missing.
It opens the door to real competition, real ideas, and real accountability.
You can vote for who you believe in — not against who you fear. You don't have to settle for "least bad."
Short answer: We need donations.
Running a grassroots campaign requires resources. Your support helps us reach voters, expand our message, and attend events that are restricted to candidates with significant funding.
Every single contribution, regardless of the amount, helps us build momentum and bring common sense leadership, accountability, and real results to Washington, D.C.
Here's what you can do to help:
Donate: Every dollar makes a difference. Supporters don’t have to live in DC to give.
Share: Shout about Hope for DC on social media.
Talk it up: Neighbors, coworkers, friends — get them to engage with Hope for DC.
Volunteer: Join us at events and in the community.
Email info@hopefordc.com to get started.
Not in DC? So what.
Money, brains, muscle — whatever you've got, we'll put it to use.
Donate: You don’t need a DC address to help the campaign.
Volunteer: Sign up, and we’ll find a way for you to make an impact, no matter where you are.
Email info@hopefordc.com, and we'll guide you in the right direction.
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