Santa Barbara and Ventura County Supervisors Back Williams for Assembly

Das continues to build local support heading into General election


SANTA BARBARA, CA — Santa Barbara City Councilmember Das Williams announced today that his campaign for Assembly District 35 has earned endorsements from Santa Barbara County Supervisor Janet Wolf and Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza.

“I’m so grateful for the support and confidence these leaders are showing me today,” said Das Williams. “I’ve worked with both Janet and John on a multitude of issues over the years and their endorsements of my candidacy mean the world to me.”

Supervisors Wolf and Zaragoza join a long list of supporters united behind Das Williams’ Assembly campaign, including their colleagues Santa Barbara Supervisors Salud Carbajal and Doreen Farr as well as Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett and former Supervisor Susan Lacey.

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PORAC Endorses Das Williams for Assembly District 35

62,000 member strong PORAC joins numerous other public safety organizations in supporting Das Williams



SANTA BARBARA, CA — Das Williams reports today that his campaign for State Assembly has been endorsed by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC).

“It’s an honor to be endorsed by California’s rank-and-file police officers, deputy sheriffs, probation officers and other public safety professionals,” said Das. “These men and women risk their lives every day for our communities and I will do everything I can to continue to honor their work and contributions in the State Assembly.”

PORAC is the state’s largest rank-and-file law enforcement organization, representing 62,000 sworn public safety officers from 890 local and regional public safety associations.

PORAC joins numerous other public safety groups in support of Williams’ candidacy including the Santa Barbara Police Officers Association, AFSCME Local 685 Deputy Probation Officers, the California Asian Peace Officers’ Association, the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, the California Professional Firefighters, Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association (VCPFA), the Santa Barbara City and County Firefighters, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighters (CDF Firefighters).

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State and Local Firefighters’ Groups Endorse Das Williams for Assembly



SANTA BARBARA, CA — Das Williams is proud to report that his campaign for State Assembly has been endorsed by the California Professional Firefighters (CPF) and the Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association (VCPFA).

CPF represents more than 30,000 rank-and-file firefighters and over 180 affiliates statewide. VCPFA represents all firefighters in the Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFD), and the Santa Paula City Fire Department (SPFD) through the rank of Captain.

“Das Williams has a long and proven record of supporting those working on the front lines of public safety,” said Lou Paulson, President of CPF. “Throughout his tenure on the Santa Barbara City Council, Das has shown a unique understanding and concern for the issues firefighters face every day. Das Williams will be a great representative for this Assembly district and we’re proud to support him.”

CPF and VCPFA join both the Santa Barbara City and County Firefighters, and the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighters (CDF Firefighters) in supporting Das Williams for this open Assembly seat.

"I am honored to have earned the support of our state’s firefighters,” said Das Williams. “The service they provide to our communities each and every day is truly invaluable, and I will do whatever it takes to continue to support their work and mission in the Assembly.”

During Das Williams’ six-plus years on city council, he has consistently proven his commitment to public safety, helping to stop attempts to reduce the fire truck staffing levels in Santa Barbara and working to establish the wild land fire protection program to create fire breaks and buffer zones. Additionally, Das helped lead the successful effort calling for a 9 percent staff increase for uniformed police officers and found a way to maintain a staff of 140 sworn officers in the midst of local budget deficits.

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Das Williams, 35th Assembly District Democratic Nominee, today announced his support for Chief U.S. Distict Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling clarifying constitutional rights of equality. Williams expressed support for Judge Walker’s ruling, which determined that Proposition 8 unconstitutionally deprived same sex couples of their right to end the civil institution of marriage.

“Today is a good day for equality and civil rights,” said Das. “I applaud Judge Walker’s decision." Williams continued, "Today’s decision is a landmark and upholds the fundamental rights of human beings to be treated equally under the laws of our nation. This is a great day for the dignity and respect of so many in our state."

Williams also said that the fight for equality and equal rights is not over and everyone must remain vigilant. “This is not over. We must continue to organize and work against efforts to eliminate the rights of our neighbors, friends, co-workers and loved ones.”

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Please join:

Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Speaker pro Tempore
Supervisor Salud Carbajal
Jason Hodge

At a wine tasting reception in support of
Das Williams for State Assembly District 35


Sponsors:

Peace Officers Research Association of California

Friday, August 6th, 2010 - 5:00-7:00PM
Oreana Winery
205 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA

Sponsor: $2,500
Co-Sponsor: $1,000
Guests: $150 (individual), $250 (couples)
Please RSVP to 805-616-2594 or das.williams2010@gmail.com

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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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