Swearing in Ceremony for Congresswoman Alma Adams

Alma Adams
Alma Adams

By Rev. Donald Anthony

January 29, 2023 1:10AM

CONCORD, NC - Approximately 75 people gathered at the Cabarrus County Arena on January 19th, 2023, for the Swearing in Ceremony for Congresswoman Alma Adams. This is the first swearing in of a Congresswoman in Cabarrus County. Judge Juanita Boger-Allen, the first African American female judge to be elected in Cabarrus County administered the oath. Representative Diamond Statom Williams, the first African American women to serve and the Harrisburg city council and the first African American woman to be elected to the Legislature.

Congresswoman Adams shared her State of the District address and, reminded the approximately 75 people present that part of her work revolves around Social Mobility, Affordable Housing, and Transportation. She shared that 20, million dollars were allocated for community needs that will focus on Jobs, food insecurity, and climate change. She also shared she was part of the process that enabled “We Build of Concord NC” to receive 2 billion dollars for their housing efforts. Housing is a human right, cited Adams. In addition, she added that housing is a nonpartisan issue, and she has been able to “reach across the aisle” to garner support for affordable housing.

Adams also said she will continue to work with the city and Barber Scotia College to help make sure there is a future for Barber Scotia. It was also part of Adam’s support of Barber that enabled the college to be forgiven a 12-billion-dollar debt from the department of Education.

“There is a lot to learn, and a lot to do.” Congresswoman Adams is committed to doing the people’s work. She described herself as a shareholder representative. “If we are united as a community, there is no limit to what we can do even in a divided government.” She shared staff contact information and encouraged members to remain connected and to reach out to her staff if there is a need or concern that the stakeholders believe that she should be made aware of. Currently, her office is accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition from high school students who live or attend school in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Please email Avery.bonifati@mail.house.gov for more information.

Each year Congresswoman Adams nominates high school students from the 12th district for appointment to the US Military, Naval, Airforce, and Merchant Marine Academies. For more information visit http://adams.house.gov/ or call her district office at 704-344-9950.

Meck County FLU & COVID Shots
Kwanzaa Charlotte Business Directory