Capps Endorses Williams for Assembly Seat - Elected officials gather in Oxnard for the announcement

By James Joyce, Published on 07.12.2010 for NOOZHAWK


Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, announced Monday morning her support for Das Williams, the Democratic candidate for the 35th Assembly District.


“I am confident Das will be a real champion for Central Coast communities in Sacramento,” Capps said. “He has the right experience and a proven track record of getting things done on the issues that matter most to the residents of this district — improving schools, balancing budgets and creating jobs.”

Capps and other elected officials — including Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza; Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Andres Herrera; Ventura City Councilman Carl Morehouse; Stephen Blum, president of the Ventura Unified Education Association; Debbie Golden, president of the Ventura Unified School District; Jess Ramirez, Oxnard Harbor District board president; and Susan Lacey, former Ventura County supervisor — gathered at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard for the announcement.

Williams emerged with a primary-election win in June after a fierce campaign battle with Susan Jordan. He will face off against Republican Mike Stoker in November’s election.

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"We need to rebuild our middle class by creating new jobs and pushing our state to invest in new technologies and industries. I’ll expand alternative energy and sustainable, clean ways of living and doing business, and will unite our state’s environmental and labor constituencies behind a pro-jobs agenda to ensure that California is not left behind..." -- Das

• DAS'S KEY GOALS

35th Assembly District Issues also include:

• The State Budget
• Lack of State Support for Higher Education
• State Economy and Lack of Jobs
• Off-Shore Oil Drilling

Additional coverage of the issues are contained here on Das' Website and also on Das' Facebook pages and Twitter:

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Dear Friend,

Over the past year and a half, we have worked tirelessly to spread our message of bringing new leadership to Sacramento.

Thanks to supporters such as you, over 400 volunteers talked to 25,000 voters in the 35th Assembly District about my proven track record of creating jobs, improving education, balancing budgets and protecting our environment.

Because of your efforts, we were victorious in the primary election.

Yet, there is more work to be done.

Today marks an important fundraising deadline. As we prepare for the election this November, it is critical that we show the same financial strength that helped lay the foundation for victory during the primary.

Please take a moment and make a contribution online and help ensure the campaign is off to a strong start for the election this November.

We must continue to spread our message of positive change that focuses on bringing real solutions to our budget crisis, building a high quality education system, protecting our environment and investing in the green economy to create good family-supporting jobs right here at home.

With your continued support and commitment I know we will be victorious in November.

Sincerely,

Das


P.S. Contributions can also be mailed to Das Williams for Assembly, 2631 State Street #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

By now the Election Day festivities have faded away and I've had some time to reflect on our shared win. This last year has been an incredible experience for me and I have been touched by each and every one of you who has helped us get to this point.

I want to give a special thanks to all the volunteers who gave so much of their time and energy to this campaign. We've worked hard for more than a year to make this happen. Hundreds of people walked and phoned voters in the District to share our positive message of change. Our grassroots operation was unprecedented. This has always been your campaign and I believe that message was strongly voiced on Tuesday.

To all our donors who so believed in this campaign and gave what they could, when they could, thank you. I'm proud that we have over 1,000 individual donors, of which, 75% live right here in the 35th Assembly District.

The primary election victory is critical to our effort of bringing change to Sacramento, but our work continues. The general election will be a difficult fight. In the coming months we will be working to prepare to run another winning campaign in November. We must continue to spread our message of positive change that focuses on bringing real solutions to our budget crisis, building a high quality education system, protecting our environment and investing in the green economy to create good family-supporting jobs right here at home.

I am truly honored that you have chosen me to be your Democratic candidate for the 35th State Assembly District and I look forward to working together towards our victory in November.

Thank you,

Das

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Thanks to hundreds of active volunteers and supporters and 61.4% of district voters, Das Williams has won the primary election for Democratic candidate of the 35th Assembly District. Das now faces Republican challenger Mike Stoker in November's General Election.

Santa Barbara County: 67.9% for Das; 32.1% for Susan Jordan
Ventura County: 49.7% for Das; 50.3% for Susan Jordan

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Please join us after the polls close, today, for our Victory Party at SoHo, 1221 State Street (upstairs), Santa Barbara. We will be bussing volunteers and supporters from Oxnard and Ventura to join us in watching the returns and socializing; often sharing our version of "war stories."

Of course, it's always tricky calling it a "Victory Party," because one never knows until all the votes are in. But, we've run a great campaign and tried our best to stick to the issues. So many wonderful people have helped us along the way (see some of them in the slide show on this page). Thank you so very much!


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Kimberly Lao introduced this KCSB News interview done by Daniel Alvarenga. Daniel interviewed both Susan Jordan and Das, focusing on three questions: 1) Why did they decide to run? 2) Their positions on PXP/Tranquillon. 3) What are the social issues they are passionate about. It's an interview that fairly shows the differences between Das and his opponent. The interview starts at 0:05:45 and goes to 0:17:50 (almost 12 minutes). If you've been on the fence this election, please listen. Click here:

KCSB News, Friday, June 4th

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Despite a pronounced negative campaign by Susan Jordan and her campaign, Das remains positive:

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