FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2018
Contact: Jeanne Stuart, press@voteforjuanita.com or (315) 925-7612

Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses Juanita Perez Williams for Congress

SYRACUSE, NY — Today, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Juanita Perez Williams for Congress in New York’s 24th District. The CBC PAC works to increase the number of African Americans in the U.S. Congress, support non-Black candidates that champion their interests, and promote African American participation in the political process.

“Juanita has broken barriers and fought for working people her entire life,” said CBC PAC Chair Representative Gregory Meeks. “A grandchild of immigrants, whose parents struggled to make ends meet, Juanita overcame tremendous odds to then serve her country as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, a prosecutor fighting for justice for women and children, and New York State Assistant Attorney General. We need her fighting spirit in Congress to create opportunity for all Americans. That’s why we are proud to stand with her.”

“I’m honored by the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC,” said Perez Williams. “We have so much work to do to ensure that every American has the opportunity to create a better life. That’s why I’ll fight for universal healthcare, good jobs, equal pay for equal work, and investment in our communities in Congress. I am proud to have the CBC PAC stand by my side as we take back this seat.”

ABOUT JUANITA; Juanita Perez Williams is committed to service, whether to her country, state or region. She served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, NYS Assistant Attorney General, and Corporation Counsel for the City of Syracuse. Perez Williams is a former prosecutor and Associate Dean at Syracuse University. Juanita is the mother of four grown children and a grandmother. She sits on several Central New York Boards including Onondaga County Catholic Charities, La Liga (Spanish Action League), Clear Path for Veterans, and is a proud member of the Valley American Legion.

In Congress, she will fight for a bold vision of universal health care, stronger gun laws, equal pay for women, citizenship for DREAMers, and stronger investment in public education and infrastructure. She will always protect a woman’s right to choose and work tirelessly to overturn the Trump tax plan that gives massive tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy at the expense of New York’s middle class.

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