As Biden Delivers His Big Speech, Central New Yorkers are STILL Wondering: “Where is Brandon Williams?”
The Central New York Congressman Has Been Notably Absent in Recent Months, Leaving Constituents and Elected Leaders to Fend for Themselves
CENTRAL NEW YORK — As President Biden gave his State of the Union address last night, Central New Yorkers scanned brief shots of the crowd for any sign of Congressman Brandon Williams, who has been notably absent from the district in recent months. While Biden recounted his record of legislative successes and laid out a vision for further progress, residents of New York’s 22nd Congressional District were left wondering whether they would be left to fend for themselves for yet another year.
Maria Martinez, Executive Director of Empire State Voices, released the following statement:
“Tonight, the nation heard President Biden voice his dedication to fighting on behalf of working people and their families; meanwhile, Congressman Brandon Williams has been missing in action, leaving Central New Yorkers to fend for themselves. He’s had time for high-dollar fundraisers at swanky country clubs but, apparently, not enough time to hold a town hall or reach out to local leaders in his district. The people of NY-22 need a representative who’s actually present in the district and cares about the issues that working families face. So far, Congressman Williams has not shown he’s interested in that responsibility.”
To learn more about the campaign, please reach out to press@empirestatevoices.org
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About Empire State Voices
Empire State Voices (ESV) is a multi-year campaign dedicated to amplifying the voices of everyday working New Yorkers. ESV is fighting for economic policies that make life more affordable for constituents and holding members of Congress across the state accountable when they fail to do the same.
