The Santa Barbara Indy Endorses Das Williams

Santa Barbara Bicycle Fashion Show
Originally uploaded by CycleMAYnia 2010.

for the 35th State Assembly District.

Given the entrenched dysfunction gripping Sacramento, we have our doubts what difference anyone we send there to represent us can actually make. That being acknowledged, we remain hopeful that Democratic candidate Das Williams, a seven-year city councilmember from Santa Barbara, possesses the requisite political chops, youthful idealism, and cold-blooded pragmatism to actually make a dent.

...As a matter of temperament, Williams is that rare political animal who actually seems suited to the Byzantine challenges Sacramento has to offer. But given his life history — so deeply rooted in the culture, community, and values of the South Coast where he was born and bred — we’re confident Williams will remain connected and accountable to his constituents.

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It's Official....

35th Assembly candidate reception — March 2010
Originally uploaded by On Scene — Amigos805.com.

Santa Barbara City Councilmember and Assembly District 35 candidate Das Williams officially picked up the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement this weekend at the State Convention in Los Angeles.

“The fact that Ventura and Santa Barbara Democrats have so overwhelmingly supported my candidacy in this race represents a key vote of confidence not only in what I fought for and achieved locally, but also the vision I have for where this state needs to go,” Williams said. “I’m honored that sentiment was echoed at this weekend’s State Democratic Convention, and I am so honored to carry the California Democratic Party’s sole endorsement heading into the June election.

“I can’t wait to get up to Sacramento, and fight to ensure that our Democratic values are reflected in the policies coming out of the state legislature.” - Noozhawk

Congrats, Das!