John, I want to tell you about City Council Member Javiera Caballero.

Since becoming the first Latina member of the Durham City Council, Javiera has worked tirelessly to be a strong voice for Durham residents. From advocating for a more inclusive, equitable city to passing an affordable housing bond, Javiera is committed to being the progressive leader Durhamites deserve.

Now, Javiera is running for a second term to keep fighting for the safety of the community. I’ll be honest John: This race is critical.

The NC GOP’s ultra-conservative supermajority refuses to invest in local communities. Instead, they are pushing dangerous, hate-filled legislation across the state, risking the safety of our loved ones.

That’s why we need Javiera, a progressive champion who will fight tooth and nail to keep Durhamites safe, pass pro-Durham policies, and protect our most vulnerable communities. But I need your help to elect her.

John, when I ran for office, I was fighting to represent immigrant communities whose voices had been ignored by those in power for far too long. I’ve been where Javiera has been, and seen how much we’ve both been able to do for our communities with the power of our offices behind us. So trust me when I say:

We need more leaders like Javiera who are providing much-needed representation for our immigrant communities.

But if we don’t step up right now and invest in critical City Council races where we need real progressive change, we could risk losing Durham to the ultra-conservative agenda. We’re counting on you, John.

Thank you,

Nida Allam