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Congressional District 53! Meet Georgette Gomez and Sara Jacobs Alafia Voices of the African Diaspora
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Today we interview current City Council President Georgette Gomez and Sara Jacobs both running in the 53rd congressional district.
About our guests:
Sara Jacobs: I’m running for Congress because I believe we don’t have to settle for the way things have always been done.
This is an all-hands-on-deck time. Our children and families can’t wait for a dysfunctional Washington to start paying attention. Our country is at a defining moment, and I believe it's more important than ever to have representatives who are willing to listen to each other, respect one another, and actually get something done.
We need a new generation of leadership — leaders who represent our values, not career politicians just looking for the next step up.
Like many women running all across the country, this isn’t the path I had envisioned for myself. But this is the path that this moment demands. Because our future depends on it.
We must act boldly to address climate change, end the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our schools and communities, fight for housing that’s affordable for everyone and health care as a human right, increase access to affordable childcare, and defend access to reproductive care.
With everything in Washington feeling so broken, we have an opportunity to lead a movement for change here in San Diego. We can convince people that government can be a force for good in their lives, that they can trust institutions. But not when Congress fails to get things done. We need a government that is accountable, accessible, and transparent. We need Members of Congress who work for our community instead of fighting for time in front of the camera. And we need leaders who can look at old problems and find new solutions. I won’t accept a dime of corporate PAC money — because San Diegans deserve a Congresswoman who doesn’t answer to anyone but them.
I went to public schools here in San Diego. And growing up here, I know that I’ve had opportunities that many others haven’t. I believe it is my responsibility to make our system fairer, which is why I’ve dedicated my life to public service and to ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities that they deserve, regardless of where they live, what they look like, or who they love.
I want to serve the people of San Diego in Congress because I love my home. And I know, together, we can build the future we deserve.
Georgette Gomez
Georgette is running to fight for our values in Congress and is supporting bold policies like Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, defending immigrants’ rights, ending mass incarceration, and so much more.
Georgette made history as the first queer Latina to be elected San Diego City Council President, and she’s ready to make history once again when elected to Congress.
Today we interview current City Council President Georgette Gomez and Sara Jacobs both running in the 53rd congressional district.
About our guests:
Sara Jacobs: I’m running for Congress because I believe we don’t have to settle for the way things have always been done.
This is an all-hands-on-deck time. Our children and families can’t wait for a dysfunctional Washington to start paying attention. Our country is at a defining moment, and I believe it's more important than ever to have representatives who are willing to listen to each other, respect one another, and actually get something done.
We need a new generation of leadership — leaders who represent our values, not career politicians just looking for the next step up.
Like many women running all across the country, this isn’t the path I had envisioned for myself. But this is the path that this moment demands. Because our future depends on it.
We must act boldly to address climate change, end the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our schools and communities, fight for housing that’s affordable for everyone and health care as a human right, increase access to affordable childcare, and defend access to reproductive care.
With everything in Washington feeling so broken, we have an opportunity to lead a movement for change here in San Diego. We can convince people that government can be a force for good in their lives, that they can trust institutions. But not when Congress fails to get things done. We need a government that is accountable, accessible, and transparent. We need Members of Congress who work for our community instead of fighting for time in front of the camera. And we need leaders who can look at old problems and find new solutions. I won’t accept a dime of corporate PAC money — because San Diegans deserve a Congresswoman who doesn’t answer to anyone but them.
I went to public schools here in San Diego. And growing up here, I know that I’ve had opportunities that many others haven’t. I believe it is my responsibility to make our system fairer, which is why I’ve dedicated my life to public service and to ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities that they deserve, regardless of where they live, what they look like, or who they love.
I want to serve the people of San Diego in Congress because I love my home. And I know, together, we can build the future we deserve.
Georgette Gomez
Georgette is running to fight for our values in Congress and is supporting bold policies like Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, defending immigrants’ rights, ending mass incarceration, and so much more.
Georgette made history as the first queer Latina to be elected San Diego City Council President, and she’s ready to make history once again when elected to Congress.
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