Strong Words from Adam Clampitt on HIV/AIDS in the District

City Council at-large candidate Adam Clampitt is speaking out about HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia. In a recent post to his popular DC blog, Adam refers to HIV/AIDS as "DC's Greatest Epidemic." Adam writes:

"DC has serious health care problems. Finding ways to increase access, improve quality of care and upgrade facilities present big challenges to our city on an ongoing basis. But a scary epidemic is in our midst; and surprising little is being done to stop it. HIV/AIDS infects approximately one in 20 DC residents, and perhaps even more. It is not a problem faced only by the gay community or the African American community, as many believe. HIV/AIDS is a threat to all of us. Unfortunately, the DC HIV AIDS Administration (HAA) has been ineffective in curbing the spread of the virus."

. A while back I asked you to ask Adam to talk about HIV/AIDS, I want to thank all of you who did exactly that. Believe me. These things make a difference. I had the opportunity to sit down with Adam recently for coffee and talk about HIV/AIDS in the District.

It's still very early to be choosing a candidate for this city council race. DC Fights Back will be doing candidate questionnaires and meetings with candidates closer to the actual election.

Still, I'm very encouraged that Adam is talking about HIV/AIDS as part of his campaign and I encourage all of the candidates to do so.