Kern County, CA – Over the past two weeks, pro-Israel and dark money super PACs have spent millions flooding the airwaves with dishonest attack ads against Randy and his record. In response to these attacks, Randy has issued the following statement:

“My top priority on the School Board has always been the safety and well-being of the school community, and I stand by my record of public service," said Randy Villegas. “It’s sickening to me that Jasmeet Bains and her super PACs would exploit survivors’ trauma and suffering for political gain. For me, that’s way over the line. I strongly believe that anyone who has been harmed or abused in a school setting is entitled to restitution for the pain and trauma caused. We know that the super PACs funding these ads don’t even give a damn about our children and schools. They’re attacking me because I refuse to let our hard earned tax dollars fund endless wars overseas and to a country that has universal healthcare and higher education for all their citizens, when families in our district can't afford groceries and prescription drugs. 

BACKGROUND:

• Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI PAC), which has endorsed Jasmeet Bains, is responsible for flooding the district with $500,000 in attack ads. Allied super PAC, New Democratic Majority, is set to spend several hundred thousand more in attacks.
  

• Governor Newsom and the California Legislature extended the look back period for adult survivors of abuse, which has allowed survivors to come forward and seek the closure they need on their own terms. Nearly every school district in the state has dealt with adult survivor cases over the past year.
  

• In a unanimous vote, the Visalia School Board that Randy serves on voted to ensure that an adult survivor who suffered sexual abuse decades ago received redress and closure for the harm and trauma caused. 

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Randy Villegas is a Central Valley native, auto repair shop owner, and a community college professor. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, Randy worked hard to help his parents make ends meet. Randy’s family relied on the crucial federal programs like WIC and Medicaid that are now in danger of being cut. Randy worked his way out of poverty through education and has dedicated his life to public service. As a local and school board trustee Randy has delivered for working families by standing up for the best interests of our children. As the only Latino and only Democrat on the school board, Randy has worked across the aisle to get things done. Now, Randy is running for Congress to stand up for other hard-working families who he sees falling through the cracks on David Valadao’s watch.

Find out more at: www.villegasforcongress.com.