Quick thoughts on the election
Before we get to the fun stuff, and now that I’ve had a month and change to think, I’d like to share some thoughts on the election. Lots of folks have written plenty already so if you want to just keep scrolling you won’t miss anything profound — just another non-profit leader working out his feelings via official newsletter.
The last time this president-elect won, I was 32 and just as surprised and horrified as everyone else. This time I’m 40 and the election results are still horrifying but not as big of a surprise. While I feel like our country will be ok and we’ll look back on this period as a profoundly-sad-but-temporary setback, that might just be because I don’t want to consider the alternative. Unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball and neither does anyone else.
As I’m sure everyone remembers, there’s an important scene in Rocky III where Rocky finally admits he’s afraid. Well dear reader, me too! The good thing though is that Rocky had Adrian to shake him out of it: “I’m afraid too, there’s nothing wrong with being afraid.” Rocky III is objectively silly, but it’s good feedback nonetheless.
CCB can’t change national politics — we have our hands full working on state-based housing issues that aren’t even particularly partisan — but what we can and will do is be a support for anyone who needs it. In 2025 and beyond, CCB will aim be an Adrian to all of the Rockeys out there that are fighting for what’s right. We know eventually it’ll be our turn to do something brave-but-scary, so we’ll need our own Adrians, too.
Have a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year!
Ok, heavy stuff aside. Before everyone heads out for the holiday break, we want to say a big thank you to all of our wonderful friends, partners, and colleagues for your amazing hard work in 2024. The CCB team hopes that everyone has a have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. We’re excited and lucky to continue our work with you in 2025. See you in January!
