ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Convenes Local East Bay Mayors on Impacts from and Continued Response to Federal Government Shutdown
OAKLAND, CA – In case you missed it, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) convened leaders of the seven cities in California’s 12th Congressional District to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Republicans’ federal government shutdown, share critical resources for the communities they represent, and stay united as East Bay leaders. In attendance were Mayor of Oakland Barbara Lee, Mayor of Berkeley Adena Ishii, Mayor of Alameda Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of San Leandro Juan González, Mayor of Emeryville David Mourra, Mayor of Albany Robin López, and Vice Mayor of Piedmont Conna McCarthy.
Source: KTVU, "Local Mayors meet to discuss impacts of government shutdown," by Devin Trubey
At the convening, Congresswoman Simon stated:
“This is a Republican shutdown. While the Democrats continue to hold the line for the people of this country, the Republicans fail to answer the call. I’m proud to stand with these Mayors…Together, throughout the shutdown and through the threats of the militarization of our communities, our mayors are united and clear in their mission that safety, security, and the establishment of a coordinated district is their highest priority…
“We brought seven mayors together, I represent seven cities, you have 100% support from us for working families and for the notion that health care – affordable, excellent health care – is the floor… The information I’m giving to these mayors is fluid, as the Administration has done a horrific job being in contact with members of the House of Representatives, from SNAP benefits to Section 8 subsidies…While the Republicans have not been at work, my office has been open seven days a week.”
Congresswoman Simon’s office remains open and ready to assist constituents from California’s 12thCongressional District throughout the shutdown, whether constituents are looking for answers to frequently asked questions, help navigating a federal agency and your benefits, or want to share their story.
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