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What People in Ward 7 are saying about Anthony Williams For Mayor of the District of Columbia

“This election is not about friendship, loyalty or charisma... it’s about good government. I have selected Anthony Williams as the candidate that I will support and stand by for mayor. He has the courage and determination to bring accountability, improved management, and better services to the District Government and a vision to lead the District into the 21st Century.” — Vincent Spaulding Ward 7 Resident 29 years Commissioner ANC/SMD 7B05 Chairman of ANC 7B Public Works Committee Co-founder of the League of 8000 Chairman, Skyland Area Revitalization Task Force (SARTF)

“I feel that some of the candidates have been part of our troubles for a long time. We need a ‘breath of new life’ to help get us on a positive course. If you read Tony’s record, before he became our CFO, you know he is well qualified to be our next Mayor.” — Carol Parris Ward 7 Resident 24 Years Community worker

“Fiscal responsibility seems to be a foreign concept to most of our elected officials. It’s time to elect a Mayor who can make the tough decisions necessary to put Washington back on track. As CFO, Tony Williams began this process, and as Mayor he’ll continue. He’s the clear choice for Washington ” — Kathy Chamberlain Ward 7 Resident 16 years Zone Leader ANC 7B Neighborhood Watch

2nd Edition, Paid for by the Individual Citizens of Ward Seven

“When you are short of money, it is more difficult to do what you have to do. The council members are co-creators of our money and other city problems. Anthony Williams is a part of the solution. I would rather give him a chance to be our next mayor.” — Wayne Young Ward 7 Resident for over 12 years Publisher, Port of Harlem Magazine, “a magazine about blacks at home e abroad”

“To foster trust and understanding among local communities, Anthony Williams, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), visited over 150 community meetings and explained what he was trying to accomplish for the city as CFO. His desire to meet with community groups reflects upon his professionalism and commitment of the citizens of the District.” — Otis Scott Ward 7 resident 33 years Meals on wheels volunteer over 23 years

“Anthony Williams failed to win union backing in his race for mayor because he fired 230 employees in his Finance and Tax Department 2 years ago. It seems not to matter that Mr. Williams took action after finding evidence of mismanagement and an unskilled workforce that resisted change. I am willing to support anybody who has the courage and determination to bring accountability, improved management, and better services to the District citizens. Consequently, I have narrowed my choice down to Anthony Williams as the man I plan to support as Mayor.” — Benjamin E. Thomas Sr. Ward 7 resident for over 40 years Chairman 6th District Police Citizens Advisory Council

I see in Tony Williams a person who is not afraid to do something. Too many politicians in this city are afraid to do anything for fear of offending someone. That’s not political leadership.” — Tony Robinson life long resident of Ward 7

“I support Tony Williams for Mayor because he has a record of making tough decisions, of demanding efficiency and performance on behalf of the people of the District, and of promoting changes that are long overdue.” — Bessie Pappas Ward 7 Resident for over 25 years Former member of H.R. Crawford City Council Staff

“My very strong support for Anthony Williams is based on his 3-year record marked by efficiency, consistency, stability, and commitment. He has demonstrated respect and concern for our neighborhood and residents, attending community meetings, sharing information, accepting and honestly answering questions, and even staying long enough to gain understanding of the problems and needs of the citizenry. Then as a follow-up, he undertook education and involvement of residents in the budget process through forming and meeting with Citizen Task Forces for every area of the budget and actually using the input generated by the various committees in final decision making - the democratic process in action!” — Lorraine H. Whitlock Ward 7 resident 48 years First Vice President Far Northeast/Southeast Council, Inc.


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