This morning, I officially announced my candidacy to the media and about 40 supporters. Thanks to everyone who came out for my political debut! It was my first time and I left more excited about this campaign than ever.

The press, understandably, wanted to know how I was planning to fund this campaign. The Governor and the Comptroller have millions in their coffers and I am just starting out. It’s a fair question. The truth is I probably won’t be able to raise as much in campaign contributions as my opponents. There are two reasons for that – first, I am new to this world of politics and don’t have the connections they do and second, this state doesn’t have any controls on campaign donations – one of the key problems with our system.

But the enthusiasm I’ve heard from regular citizens across this state gives me confidence that I’ll be able to run with small donations from people who are ready for a change. I plan to run my campaign the way we have to start running this state – with more discipline and less resources.

Announcement Press Conference @ Marriott from ScanlanForGov.com on Vimeo.