“Congressman Davis has always fought for fairness and dignity for every family in this district,” Ford said. “Now, as the government shutdown threatens those same values, I’m ready to pick up that fight — to make sure the services and protections our residents rely on are defended in Washington.”
As communities across Chicago’s 7th Congressional District feel the strain, Ford pledges to continue the fight for reliable services, strong labor protections, and government accountability.
In a powerful call for unity and action, La Shawn K. Ford, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, addressed residents on the urgent need to end the ongoing federal government shutdown that continues to harm working families and disrupt essential services.
“Every day, I hear from families in our communities — parents who depend on safe public transportation to get to work, seniors worried about their next utility bill, and workers in our airports who are showing up despite not knowing when their next paycheck will come,” Ford said. “They deserve a Congress that works for them — not one held hostage by Republican gridlock.”
Ford, who has built a career on collaboration and results, praised recent efforts by Illinois leaders to strengthen and properly fund public transportation, ensuring stability for working families and seniors. “That’s what effective government looks like — people coming together to improve lives and keep our communities moving forward,” he said.
While acknowledging Congressman Danny K. Davis’s decades of tireless advocacy for the 7th Congressional District, Ford emphasized the need for continued leadership and steadfast commitment in the face of partisan gridlock.
“Congressman Davis has always fought for fairness and dignity for every family in this district,” Ford said. “Now, as the government shutdown threatens those same values, I’m ready to pick up that fight — to make sure the services and protections our residents rely on are defended in Washington.”
The shutdown’s impact on aviation safety has become one of Ford’s key concerns. With major air-traffic control centers reporting severe staffing shortages, Ford underscored the urgency of restoring government operations. “Our TSA agents, our air traffic controllers — these are hardworking men and women who keep our skies safe. They need respect, stability, and the resources to do their jobs effectively.”
Ford’s message to voters was simple: “We can’t afford leadership that forgets the people it serves. I’m running for Congress to bring the same cooperation, fairness, and compassion we’ve shown here in Illinois to Washington — because government should work for everyone, not just the few.”
