Dear Friend,

I am overjoyed to announce I  just filed papers to declare my re-election candidacy for Congress in California’s 8th Congressional District. Since 2009, I have represented much of the new 8th Congressional District, which includes Contra Costa and Solano Counties. I like to get things done for our communities. In Congress, I have fought for a good economy, good healthcare, good education, and a good future.  

My promise to the 760,000 people of the 8th Congressional District is that I will never stop fighting for working families. In the last year alone, I’ve:

• Helped author and pass the Infrastructure and Jobs Act into law–which will create new union jobs, build new public transportation, rebuild water and sanitation systems, and repair I-80 and other highways throughout Solano and Contra Costa Counties.
• Secured the largest middle-class tax cut in American history through the American Rescue Plan, with an average tax cut of $3,000 for working families.
• Provided $223 million for Contra Costa schools and $45 million for Solano County schools through the American Rescue Plan.
• Passed legislation to address inflation and supply chain issues to ensure middle-class families have more money in their pockets.
   

Now, in 2022 and beyond, I will continue fighting for our communities. Together, we can:

• Establish a universal pre-K system and expand the Pell Grant to make a good-quality education attainable for all. 
• Create a national paid family leave program to support parents and children alike.  
• Pass my “HOME Act” legislation to build new affordable housing.
  Lower healthcare costs and ensure healthcare is a basic right for every American. 
• Protect our democracy by passing new voting rights legislation.
• Ensure social and economic justice by ending discriminatory practices like redlining.

I will continue fighting for a bold and transformative vision of America. I look forward to presenting my vision to 8th District residents and would be honored to have their continued support. 
 

While I am thrilled at the prospect of representing this district, I will need your help to make it a reality. It will take a lot of resources to establish myself in this district, and I can use your help. If you can volunteer your time please sign up at https://garamendi.org/volunteer, and if you can help us financially please visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/john-garamendi-3.

Thank you for your years of friendship and support, and I hope to connect with you after this holiday season. 

Sincerely,

Congressman John Garamendi

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