Robert Simmons

Where Simmons stands

What will you do to improve the chances of DC statehood?

I will treat statehood as a national issue requiring sustained engagement beyond the District. I will meet with members of Congress from both parties, build relationships with state and local leaders, and engage civic, business, veterans, academic, and community organizations across the country. I will also work with the other members of DC's Statehood Delegation and the New Columbia Statehood Commission to educate Americans about DC's status and keep the issue before Congress. DC law specifically assigns the delegation responsibility for informing Congress and monitoring the statehood effort.