Following His Debate with Susan Jordan, Das Williams Announces New Support From Oxnard Leaders


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SANTA BARBARA, CA – On the heels of his first debate with Susan Jordan, Santa Barbara City Councilmember Das Williams announced today that a number of Oxnard leaders have endorsed his campaign for the 35th Assembly District:

• Dr. Manny Lopez, Former Oxnard Mayor
• Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo, California Congress of Seniors*
• Andres Herrera, Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem
• Ana Del Rio-Barba, Oxnard School District Board Member
• Jess Herrera, Oxnard Labor Commissioner
• Jess Ramirez, Oxnard Harbor District Board President
• Saul Medina, Oxnard Planning Commission

*Title for identification purposes only

In announcing their support of his campaign, Oxnard leaders cited Das’ impeccable record on local issues and his invaluable experience in balancing budgets and fighting for education, health care, public safety and the environment. Leaders also lauded Das Williams’ background as a local community organizer for CAUSE and his efforts to enact living wage laws for workers in the region.

Oxnard leaders have now joined a growing contingent of local supporters who back Councilmember Das Williams' candidacy for the 35th State Assembly district. Their endorsements further highlight the strong grassroots network united behind Das Williams' campaign and underscore the significant advantage in human resourses Das will have in conveying his progressive message to district households in the primary and general elections.

“I am so honored to have earned the support of such outstanding local leaders," said Das Williams. “I’ve always believed in and fought hard to advance the social and political causes the people in this district care about, and I am humbled by the recognition I have received throughout this campaign.”

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