The 2024 election will be notable, as voter turnout from the Clayton community was highest among all cities in Contra Costa County, with a participation rate of 83.95% of the 8,638 registered voters.
Clayton Watch extends its gratitude to Maria for her commitment to serving our community. Based on our conversations with her, we are confident that she will pursue another opportunity in the future.
Additionally, Clayton Watch would like to express appreciation to all the volunteers who dedicated countless hours to writing articles, editing videos, and preparing content for publication.
The Clayton Watch Team will continue to monitor future council meetings and report on important community events. If you would like to join the team, contact us.
Maria's full written concession is included below.
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From Maria Shulman
Congratulations to Rich Enea, Holly Tillman, and Jim Diaz. I sincerely hope the Clayton City Council's tenor will be cooperative and beneficial for all residents.
I want to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who supported my candidacy for Clayton City Council. I am humbled and thankful for my campaign's support, guidance, volunteers, and contributions. The community's belief in me is fantastic, and although I didn’t make it on council this time, rest assured that I will continue to be present in the community through volunteer opportunities as Chair of the Planning Commission, your neighbor, and your friend.
Maria's full written concession is included below.
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From Maria Shulman
Congratulations to Rich Enea, Holly Tillman, and Jim Diaz. I sincerely hope the Clayton City Council's tenor will be cooperative and beneficial for all residents.
I want to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who supported my candidacy for Clayton City Council. I am humbled and thankful for my campaign's support, guidance, volunteers, and contributions. The community's belief in me is fantastic, and although I didn’t make it on council this time, rest assured that I will continue to be present in the community through volunteer opportunities as Chair of the Planning Commission, your neighbor, and your friend.
The residents of Clayton and surrounding areas, family, and friends from afar are exceptional heroes, never ceasing on encouragement and advice. I could not have asked for a better group of people for support. I would have never made it this far without all of you!
With gratitude and humility,
Maria Shulman
With gratitude and humility,
Maria Shulman
Thank you Maria for your positive attitude, and to Clayton Watch for posting this and all the great information about the election results.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maria for running for council and your positive message. It is so refreshing to hear this from a candidate that ran a strong campaign and did not win a seat on the council. A stark contrasts to some of the other candidates in the past that were unsuccessful and blaming everyone else.
ReplyDeleteThank you for running Maria. The community could really use a person like you on the City Council. Hopefully you will decide to run again in two years. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! See you at the next Planning Commission meeting. Both Debbie and I can’t wait for you to make another run. Happy Hanukkah.
ReplyDeleteMaria would have been so much better than Tillman. Let’s see how Holly does with basically a 4/1 council. It will be fun to watch her squirm. For the life of me, I can’t imagine why she would want to run. Let’s hope the videos that show the real Hollys Tillman stay on the internet for years and years.
ReplyDeleteFor those that haven’t watched the videos, be sure click on the link or use the sites search feature. https://www.claytonwatch.org/p/holly-tillman-in-2020-who-is-real-holly.html. It obvious her supporter have been drinking the CBCA's punch.
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DeleteDane and I are keeping your sign to put in our yard again in 2026, Maria! You are going to be a wonderful addition to the city Council. Thank you so much for your service and volunteer work for Clayton. You are very much appreciated and admired by so many of us.
DeleteThank you, Maria! You are a winner in my book as you had the courage to run and continue to show your leadership on the Planning Commission. And, thanks to your family for their support in this endeavor, which included them. We would be blessed to have you run again---your vote tally is impressive!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maria for running. I will definately support you again. I appreciate that you directly delt with the smear attempts yourself online. Clayton is fortunate to have a clear eyed, willing to learn, representative such as yourself on the Planning Commision. Happy Holidays!
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Maybe the elected people here in Clayton can get a coalition together for the sake of people who don't pick up after their dogs in Peacock Creek and can punish their daughters. You know who I am talking about.
ReplyDeleteHow do I get on the Clayton Watch email list? And who do I talk with to make a large donation? More towns should have concerned groups like this. Thank you!
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DeleteMaria is such a down-to-earth person who genuinely cares for and helps people and doesn’t do it for the photo opportunity or recognition. She is a good person with a big heart. She would have been so much better than Tillman and her crew of crazies. I hope Maria decides to run again and the community rallies completely behind her!
ReplyDeleteI want to express my sincerest gratitude for all the kind words, support, and well wishes written here by the residents of Clayton. I appreciate every person who posted here. I wish you all a blessed holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year!
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