The Pledge

I will attempt to act consistently with my stated values, disclose conflicts when practical, and treat people with dignity even when we disagree.

I will strive to place principles before personalities, facts before assumptions, and dialogue before division. I understand that public service requires humility, consistency, courage, and a willingness to explain decisions to people who may not agree with me.

I reserve the right to change my opinion on any issue or policy topic, but if I do, I pledge to update my public values statement, profile, or campaign record so donors, voters, volunteers, and supporters can see the change clearly.

I understand that a Purple Dot is not an endorsement of every policy position I hold. It is a public signal that I completed the process, published a basic values record, and agreed to be held to a higher standard of transparency.

I will not knowingly misuse Purple Dot Verified™, Purple Dot Certified™, Purple Dot Pledge™, The Purple Dot™, Wear The Dot™, RunPurple™, or The Philanthropist Party™ marks. I will make reasonable efforts to correct outdated or misleading public claims about my status, record, or funding request.

I understand that politics can reward outrage, secrecy, and machine loyalty. I pledge to make a good-faith effort to do the opposite: publish my values, disclose practical conflicts, respect voters, and help make public service easier to understand.