EMILYs List Endorses Sandra Williams for Mayor of Cleveland

For Immediate Release

August 5, 2021

EMILYs List Endorses Sandra Williams for Mayor of Cleveland

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Sandra Williams in the race for mayor of Cleveland, OH. Emily Cain, executive director of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is thrilled to endorse Sandra Williams for mayor of Cleveland. Sandra has dedicated her life to serving her community, state, and country. In her time in the Ohio General Assembly, Sandra has worked to improve access to economic development and expand job training opportunities. Sandra has also sought to promote education in predominantly Black communities, protect voting rights, increase opportunities for minority-owned businesses, decrease disparities in health care, and remove barriers to employment for those formerly in the criminal justice system. We are proud to stand with Sandra in her work to become the first African American woman mayor of Cleveland.”

State Sen. Sandra Williams is currently serving her second term representing Ohio’s 21st Senate District. A Cleveland native and graduate from Cleveland Public Schools, Sandra has spent decades in public service. Before running for state Senate, Sandra served as a corrections officer, probation officer, parole officer, mediator for the state of Ohio, legislative aide, and Ohio state representative. She also served in the United States Army Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1995. 

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