my profound thanks to everyone in the Drupal development community.

late last year, I used the Drupal-fueled DeanSpace 1.0 to power http://www.tomformayor.org, a grass-roots-oriented web site for Mayoral candidate Tom Potter. I then left the campaign to start a Political Action Committee dedicated to advancing Potter's cause independently, GoPotterGo!-PAC. I used Drupal (currently 4.4.1) for its http://www.gopottergo.com/ site.

simultaneously, I worked on City Commissioner candidate Frank Dixon's campaign in the same May 18 primary, building http://www.dixon4council.com with Drupal 4.2.

last night, Tom Potter topped the poll -- a feat local pundits considered impossible. He spent $66,000, versus his opponent's splurge of almost $1,000,000. GoPotterGo!-PAC added about another $10,000 to Tom's effective total, more than 50% of which came via the web.

Drupal let me get a lot done, very very quickly. I'm impressed with its flexibility, relatively clean source (my previous CMS work was with PostNuke!), and especially by its rate of evolution.

I was able to evolve site content very quickly, and to extend functionality virtually as far as I wished (OK, I really want postcard functionality again, as soon as possible, please!).

Drupal helped Tom win election. and while Frank didn't quite make it to run-off, he put up a very creditable performance; many people last night and today are encouraging him to run for future elective office. his positive image was also enhanced by a simple, effective Drupal site.

Adrian Russell-Falla
Organizer, GoPotterGo!-PAC
Campaign Manager, Frank Dixon For City Council
Portland, OR