Councilmember Anissa Williams (above picture, white top with floral design) finally came clean that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) funded her visit to meet with PRC government officials when she served as Mayor in 2024. Williams’ recently filed Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) lists all travel and lodging expenses funded by the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government (a segment of the People’s Republic of China, a Communist organization). Williams received $6944.00 for travel, $615.00 for lodging, and $425.00 for meals. A link to Williams’ Form 700 is below. I have highlighted the travel entries.
Much to my chagrin, Williams did not disclose her China travels to citizens of Oakley before her departure to China. She acknowledged the trip halfway through the junket when Judith Prieve published an article in the East Bay Times that Williams was in China. I was further chagrined that Oakley’s City Manager, Joshua McMurray, did not disclose the trip until the newspaper published the article.
When Williams returned, she explained that a non-profit (NGO) in Hong Kong had financed the trip. Unfortunately, Oakley City Hall acquiesced to her explanation and released a press notice saying an NGO paid for the trip, and it was a successful visit to China. I challenged the financing explanation by saying that the PRC owns and operates all organizations in China. There are no non-profit organizations, as we know them, in the PRC.
The State of Economic Interests is a governmental form signed by the submitter under the penalty of perjury. Williams needed to “come clean” and admit the PRC financed her ventures in China.
China is a hostile nation to the United States, as we all know. America sits at the edge of war with China over the South China Sea. China continually attempts to disrupt our economy. The United States Secretary of State discourages Americans from traveling to China because travelers frequently disappear and cannot be found. Amnesty International reports the PRC is one of the leading violators of human rights in the world.
Mayor Anissa Williams failed in her sworn oath to uphold the United States Constitution by her “secret trip to China.”
Above is a picture of Williams (center person, floral and white top) giving a thumbs-up with her comrades in China.
Below are articles from the New York Times and the Washington Post revealing the PRC’s attempt to gain influence in America’s local governments.
Below is a link to the Press Notice the City of Oakley sent concerning Williams’ trip to China.
Below is a link to Williams’ State of Economic Interest (Form 700) for 2024.
George Fuller, Ed.D., City Councilmember of Oakley, District 5, City of Oakley, CA
