- Home
- News Grid
- Local News
- Green Hawk
- Business
- Politics
- School Zone
- Nonprofits
- Missing Pets
- Multimedia
- Arts
- Movies
- Outdoors
- Sports
- News Releases
- Columnists
- Blogs
- Opinions
- Classifieds
- Advertise
- Donate
- Partners
California NOW Backs Williams for Assembly
Das Williams, a candidate for the 35th Assembly District, announced Thursday that he has received the endorsement of the California National Organization for Women PAC.
California NOW is the state’s largest women’s organization.
In announcing the organization’s formal support of Williams, CA NOW President Patty Bellasalma cited Williams’ history of leadership on women’s issues and his commitment to campaigns and movements aimed at increasing gender equality, protecting women’s reproductive health rights, helping women in need and providing a level playing field.
“California NOW is proud to endorse Das Williams for Assembly,” Bellasalma said. “No other candidate in this race has a better, more proven record of standing up on women’s issues than Das Williams.
“California is in trouble right now, and we need experienced, principled, results-driven leaders like Das Williams representing us in the state Legislature and getting our state back on the right path. Locally, Das’ background is impeccable. He’s delivered on women’s issues time and again, be it fighting to enact fair and balanced budgets, fair pay for women, protecting the right to choose, or expanding health care and education. Building on his unparalleled track record, Das Williams will be an extremely effective advocate for women in the 35th Assembly District and across the state for years to come.”
Williams has been a longtime advocate for women. He serves as one of only two male national board members of the NOW, helped start the Women’s Economic Justice Conference, a yearly event that focuses on empowering women in low-wage jobs, and has led the development of south Oxnard’s Centro Mujer.
As a Santa Barbara councilman, Williams has helped lead the charge to increase Santa Barbara’s commitment to youth and children, including the provision of free child care in downtown, westside and eastside schools in the summer, and has championed job-training programs for young women.
Williams also has worked to elect some of Santa Barbara’s most prominent women leaders, such as former Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson, current and former Santa Barbara County Supervisors Doreen Farr and Gail Marshall, Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider and Goleta Councilwoman Margaret Connell.
“I am deeply honored by California NOW’s endorsement of my candidacy,” Williams said. “Their support of my campaign is a testament to my background and longtime efforts to protect women’s rights and opportunities. I look forward to continuing my work on women’s issues in the state Assembly, helping them to break the glass ceiling once and for all.”
Williams is running to succeed fellow Democrat and termed-out Assemblyman Pedro Nava in 2010.
— Christopher Patterson represents the Das Williams campaign for Assembly District 35.
Comments
Noozhawk's comments are moderated, but by posting here you accept your responsibility to follow our rules as part of Noozhawk's shared online community. Please keep your comments civil and helpful. Don't attack other readers personally, and do not use vulgar, abusive or discriminatory language. Use the "Report Abuse" link if a comment violates these standards or our Terms of Use.
» on 02.19.10 @ 09:18 AM
So what has he done for men and for business? Women (and men) need jobs right now, not social engineering.
You don't have permission to flag this entry.
» on 02.19.10 @ 09:25 AM
What percentage of actual women that NOW represents? I love when a group of people I don’t know or agree with comes along and claims to represent my interests. Personally, I would never murder my own babies either before or after they part from my body. But thanks for your support, Das.
You don't have permission to flag this entry.
» on 02.19.10 @ 02:24 PM
This guy Williams and Jordon both take orders from the corrupt unions—Bad for the hard working taxpayers.you and I…
Change is coming soon..
Mike Stoker is the winner for us taxpayers in 2010..
Overtaxed taxpayer
KO
You don't have permission to flag this entry.
More Local News »
Tom Watson Kicks Off 23rd District Congressional Campaign
Speaking in Santa Barbara, the candidate tells supporters, 'I promise I will not waste your money'
Republican Tom Watson Running for Congress in Bid to Promote Change
The 23rd District candidate talks with Noozhawk ahead of Thursday's formal announcement
County Budget Concerns Fuel Dan Secord’s Bid for Supervisor
The Second District candidate says he's ready to use his experience to help turn local government around
Goldberg Files Nomination Papers as Republican in Assembly Race
Candidate to vie with Stoker for Republican nomination
Wolf, Secord Ready for Rematch in Race for 2nd District Supervisor
In filing campaign paperwork, Wolf cites record while Secord focuses on county's budget woes
Weather: Fair 53.0º
Search Noozhawk »
