Leader of California Seniors Group Endorses Das Williams for Assembly


SANTA BARBARA, CA - Assembly Candidate Das Williams is proud to report today that Henry “Hank” Lacayo, State President of the Congress of California Seniors, has endorsed his campaign for the 35th Assembly District.

“For several years, I have closely observed Das Williams provide outstanding services for those most in need, senior citizens and their families,” said Lacayo. “Das is approachable, cares, is well informed and will be a great addition to the California State Assembly.”

Hank Lacayo represents almost 700,000 seniors in his capacity as president of the Congress of California Seniors. He is also Chair of the Policy and Advocacy Committee for the California Commission on Aging, advisor to the National Association for the Hispanic Elderly, and coordinator for the Southern California UAW Retiree Council. Lacayo helped found the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, as well as the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute. Lacayo is a veteran of the United States Air Force and lifetime member of the American Legion.

“I am so honored to have the support of a leader and advocate the caliber of Hank Lacayo,” said Das Williams. “Hank has been at the forefront of so many critical local, state and national movements, and I am eager to continue to work with him as a member of our State Legislature.”

Das Williams, a current member of the Santa Barbara City Council, is running to succeed fellow Democrat and termed-out Assemblymember Pedro Nava in 2010.

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