Urgent Call to Action Against Misleading Campaigns Targeting Our Children.

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Urgent Call to Action Against Misleading Campaigns Targeting Our Children
Good Morning, Huntington Beach residents,

I’m Cody Cleary, and I'm here today to address a pressing issue that concerns the safety and well-being of our children in Huntington Beach. Recent actions taken by our current city council, particularly Councilman Chad Williams and his political action committee, have raised serious concerns about their approach to protecting our youth.

While the intention to safeguard children from harmful content is commendable, I want to highlight a troubling discrepancy between their rhetoric and actions. The city council has chosen to blanket our community with campaign signs proclaiming “Protect Our Kids from Porn,” especially near schools. As families returned to school after spring break, I worry about the message this sends. This sensationalized language not only risks drawing undue attention to inappropriate subjects but also creates an uncomfortable environment for our young ones.

These signs, initiated by Chad Williams' PAC, do not genuinely aim to protect our children; instead, they serve to advance a political narrative that seeks to control library resources and dictate what information should be available to our kids. I believe that parents should have the autonomy to guide their children’s education and exposure to information without undue influence from politicians.

As we move toward the special elections on June 10th, I urge every resident of Huntington Beach to vote **YES on Measures A and B** to ensure our libraries remain safe, inclusive spaces for learning and exploration. Furthermore, I encourage you to join me in standing against the misleading and sensationalized campaigns represented by these signs.

To all parents and guardians, let’s engage in this conversation and take action. It is crucial that we stand together in defending our rights as families to make informed choices about the resources our children are exposed to.

Please reach out to Councilman Chad Williams with your concerns regarding these signs his PAC plastered all over town and their implications on your children. His email is Chad.williams@surfcity-hb.org. Additionally, I encourage everyone to connect with the city council as a whole at City.Council@surfcity-hb.org to express your thoughts.

Together, we can protect our community from divisive and misleading narratives, ensuring that our children can grow and learn in an environment free from stigmatizing messages. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your support in this critical campaign.

Cody Cleary  
City Council Candidate  
Huntington Beach, CA  
Codyforhb.com