FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chuck Thies

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 vincegray2020@gmail.com

VINCE GRAY ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN FOR

D.C. COUNCIL, WARD 7

"Our Work Is Not Finished"

(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, Vince Gray filed for re-election for D.C. Council, Ward 7.

In announcing re-election Gray said, "When I launched my campaign four years ago I said, 'The hope and
promise of Ward 7 cannot slip away.' By working together we have reinvigorated communities. Projects that
were stalled are succeeding now. Progress is no longer something we wait for, it is something we are seeing.
Residents of Ward 7 and people across the District deserve more."

"I have dedicated my entire career to serving and uplifting District residents; especially those with the
greatest needs. For every person who we've helped, for every achievement we've celebrated, there are
countless others that require our commitment. Our work is not finished," said Gray.

"Before taking office in January 2017, I convened a Ward 7 summit that was attended by more than 400
residents and stakeholders. The agenda that emerged from the summit has shaped my work on behalf of
Ward 7 residents," said Gray.

Carrie L.Thornhill, a longtime resident of Ward 7, will chair Gray's campaign. For a number of years Ms.
Thornhill has been actively engaged in public education reform, community development and social action.
Ms. Thornhill is the Chair of the Dunbar High School Alumni Federation and has served as Chair of the
Washington East Foundation, Vice President for Youth Investment and Community Outreach with DC
Agenda, President of the Committee on Strategies to Reduce Chronic Poverty, Project Manager for the DC
Kids Count Collaborative, CEO of Pre-K for All DC and a Mayoral appointee to the District of Columbia
Board of Education, the Board of Zoning Adjustment and the University of the District of Columbia.

Chuck Thies will serve as treasurer, a role he performed for Gray in 2014 and 2016.

Other campaign officials and a campaign kickoff celebration will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Democratic primary is June 2, 2020.

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