RACE: U.S. House - 7th District

About the Candidate

Name: Danny K. Davis
DOB:
Occupation: Congressman
Website: https://www.dannykdavis.com/

Candidate Statement

I am running to continue the productive work that I've been engaged in for most of my adult life, as an educator, community activist health worker, and a member of Congress since 1997. I serve on the Ways and Means committee. And I am strategically located to bring resources into the community.

As a member of Congress, my staff, and I do a good job providing resources and information to our constituents, to access federal government programs and services. I am always looking for ways to better serve the public with whom I work.

The most precedent issues facing my constituents are many, but to highlight it would be establishing a sense of feeling that they are safe and secure from domestic terrorism, crime, and lack of opportunity in housing, healthcare, and the law. I use my office as comprehensively as I can to develop legislation and pass to address these issues as best that I can.

My office has an open-door policy, both in Washington and especially in Chicago, where we see people all day and into the night, on weekends. We do it virtually and we host town halls, radio, and television interactions.

I am strategically positioned to attract resources for our community restoration and development.  I have done so and want to continue.  I have a record of leadership and want to continue in that position.

Candidate Q&A

Why are you running?

I am running to continue the productive work that I have been engaged in for most of my adult life as an educator, community activist, health worker, and a Member of Congress since 1997. I have been Congressman of the 7th district in Illinois. I serve on the Ways and Means Committee, and I Chair a subcommittee. I have senior status. I am strategically situated.

I am effective.  I have made a difference and want to keep doing so.

What does this office do well, and what needs fixing?

As a Member of Congress, my staff and I do a good job providing resources and information to our constituents to access federal government programs and services. I am constantly looking for ways to generate more input from citizens into the processes of public policy decision making. 

What is the most pressing issue facing your constituents and how do you plan on addressing it?

The most pressing issues facing my constituents are many, but to high-light, it would be establishing a sense of feeling that they are safe and secure from insurrection, domestic terrorism, crime and lack of equal opportunity in housing, healthcare, education and equal opportunity under the law. Poverty, climate change, and environmental issues are all problems, an we work continuously on them daily. 

What specific steps would you take to ensure your office is accessible and responsive to your constituents?

I use my office as comprehensively as I can to develop legislation passed to address these issues as best that I can. My office has an open-door policy both Washington, and especially in Chicago, where we see people all day and into the night, weekends, virtually, and we host townhalls, radio and television interactions. Communication and interactions are one of our long suits to meet the needs and solve problems. I am strategically positioned to attract resources for community restoration and development. I have a record of doing this, a record of competency, a record of effective leadership and a record of service.