DCCC - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 14:59

REMINDER: Brandon Williams Voted Against Central New York and Mohawk Valley Families’ Priorities

One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Brandon Williams worked overtime to side with his extreme party bosses by voting for devastating cuts to law enforcement, security aid for Israel, education, Social Security access, and small businesses in MAGA Republicans' failed C.R.

No matter what Brandon Williams tells Central New York and Mohawk Valley families in the midst of a tough re-election campaign, the truth is that Williams voted to:

  • Defund law enforcement by slashing funding for the FBI, ATF, and other programs that could lead to the elimination of hundreds of state and local law enforcement nationwide.

  • Cut nearly $1 billion in security aid to Israel in addition to funding to help combat antisemitism, slashing critical resources for Holocaust education, and helping law enforcement respond to hate crimes.

  • Cut funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) that could lead to closing SSA field offices that seniors rely on.

  • Slash education funding that could lead to the loss of nearly 150,000 teachers and classroom staff and kick 290,000 kids out of Head Start.

  • Cut SBA Entrepreneurial Development programs that support small businesses by 30%, potentially cutting support to 400,000 small businesses.

Meanwhile, NY-22 Democratic nominee John Mannion has always fought for Central New York and Mohawk Valley families' needs, including protecting women's reproductive rights, creating good-paying jobs, and keeping communities safe.

DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
"One year ago, Brandon Williams caved to his extreme party bosses to vote against Central New York and Mohawk Valley families' priorities. Williams has continued to prove he's out of touch with New York's 22nd Congressional District and will be held accountable in November."