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Mary Black for Raleigh City Council

Campaign strategy and narrative behind the youngest, first climate-justice-activist ever elected to Raleigh City Council.

Mary Black for Raleigh City Council · 2020–2022

Campaign strategyNarrativePolitical leadership

Developed the campaign narrative and policy platform, led fundraising, communications, and external relations, and served as media liaison and advisor on public messaging and positioning.

The Idea

Build the campaign's positioning and policy platform from the ground up, then run communications and fundraising to match.

The Problem

A first-time, youth-led campaign needed a platform and a narrative sharp enough to win in a crowded race.

What I Built

Campaign narrative, policy platform, fundraising strategy, and the communications operation, including media relations.

How I Built It

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The Impact

Elected

youngest & first climate-justice activist on Raleigh City Council