Fighting for Equal Representation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government, endorsed Victoria Woodards for Mayor of Tacoma, Washington. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“The Collective PAC is thrilled to endorse Victoria Woodards for reelection as Mayor of Tacoma, Washington. Mayor Woodards has spent her life dedicated to public service, and prior to serving as mayor served as a city council member and founded the city’s Equity and Empowerment Initiative. This initiative led to the establishment of the Office of Equity and Human Rights. Mayor Woodards is a proven leader with a record of delivering results, which is why The Collective PAC is proud to stand with her as she continues to progress Tacoma forward.”
Mayor Victoria Woodards is a proud native of Tacoma, Washington, and it was her love for her hometown that led her to run for office four years ago. During her tenure, Mayor Woodards created the city’s first Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, founded the city’s first Youth Commission and the Project PEACE Initiative which bridged community members with the Tacoma Police Department. With her next four years, Mayor Woodards plans to transform Tacoma by preserving the city’s financial stability, continue to find new ways to keep her community safe, invest in infrastructure and make housing more affordable.
ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC
The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.