Rev. Peter Williams of Lettsworth, a Democrat, qualified early Thursday morning as a candidate for the Louisiana U.S. Senate race. Rev Williams is excited about this particular election cycle, and said he is ready to make HISTORY with HILLARY, by working with her to become the first female President of the United States, and himself becoming the first African American from Louisiana elected to the Louisiana U. S. Senate in over (200) years.
Williams stated the he is endorsing the Democratic Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton 100 percent, and his campaign team looks forward to working jointly with Clinton’s team in Louisiana, to make both their VICTORIES a historic moment on November 8, 2016.
Williams noted his campaign platform on specific issues: AGRICULTURE: “I’m an Advocate for increase oversight within all USDA branches regarding federal programs and Civil Rights. I wholeheartedly support the export expansion of agriculture, forestry and seafood products to Cuba. I will push for coastal wetlands protection funding.”
“My position on the Affordable Care Act / Obamacare is simple: I am an advocate and supporter keeping Medicaid expansion in Louisiana. I will support and fight to keep Social Security benefits intact for our elderly retirees.”
“The USA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE needs a total review and reform from top to bottom. By this, I mean evaluating all branches of the federal court system, criminal and civil courts, federal judges, attorneys, and associated departments .Additionally, I will use my senatorial voice to speak to all prison system stakeholders, and seek the creation of a task force to work on a statewide master plan for prison workforce development, and re-entry programs, that help families adjust, and lead a normal, and productive life after incarceration.”
“EDUCATION is so important to our state. I am an Advocate for federal funding for early childhood education, such as Early Start, Head Start and other innovative Pre-K initiatives. I will push for more federal grants and research dollars for our state and private universities to offset continued budget cuts.”
“HOUSING is another key in my platform. I am an advocate for (HUD) to work with more diligence and flexibility with state and local government, faith based organizations, and CAP agencies, to increase the stock of affordable single family homes and shelters for veterans all across Louisiana.”
“We must make changes in our LABOR AND TAXES sector of government. I am an advocate and supporter for an increase of the federal minimum wage, especially on federal contracts and employment. I also advocate and support legislature for the internet sales tax. This would allow municipalities the ability to collect taxes on internet sales from companies out of the state of Louisiana.”
“We cannot ignore our TRANSPORTATION infrastructure any longer. I’m an advocate and strong supporter of Public/ Private partnerships, to leverage federal and state funds in order to build new bridges, expand port facilities and roads that are critical to growth and economic development in Louisiana.”
“As your next Louisiana U.S. Senator, I pledge to go to Washington D.C. and work hard for all citizens of this state, especially those families that have neglected and cast aside. My platform is real, and it’s aligned with the current political climate we are living in, and I know I’m the candidate needed in this season for the betterment of our great state.” In conclusion, Rev Williams stated: “Make your voice be heard and your vote count!”