MERCED, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Williams announced today that she is the new
Democratic candidate for California's 16th Congressional District.
Williams, a former American history professor and U.S. diplomat,
is running a campaign focused on the practical needs of
district residents, including better paying jobs, better access to
health care, affordable housing, retirement security, clean air and
water, and more resources for our schools.
"I think that my experience as educator, a woman, and a mother
gives me a perspective that is needed in Congress now," Williams
said. "And I think the voices of the hard working people in the
Valley are not being heard."
CA-16 is one of the poorest districts in the United States. Studies ranking
congressional districts based on health, education, and living
standards show that CA-16 ranks near the bottom in all categories.
Many residents are confronted with low-paying jobs, under-resourced
schools, residential segregation by income and race, schools
are under-resourced, job opportunities are limited, and the
area has some of the worst air pollution in the country.
"Like America, the Valley is rich in diversity, potential,
and possibility. Every individual who calls this district home has
the right to safe drinking water, clean air, and good schools. They
deserve to be able to support their family with one job, retire
with dignity, and know that one medical emergency won't force them
out of their home, " Williams said.
"Until now, the voters of this district have had a choice
between the party of Trump and a representative who spent the last
congress voting with Trump 47% of the time. "It's time for a fresh
voice to finally address the very real challenges this district
faces," Williams said."We need leaders who will dismantle the
wealth inequalities that have profoundly impacted this Valley. I
pledge to be one of those leaders."
Williams' first priorities will be to advance legislation that
helps working parents access affordable childcare, affordable
housing, and good paying jobs. She'll also hand more power back to
the American voter by advocating for publicly funded elections and
by making Election Day a Federal holiday. Williams will not accept
any money from corporate PACS during her campaign.
For more detailed policy positions and to learn more about
Kim Williams, visit
https://www.kimwilliamsforcongress.com/en/issues/.
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