The organization's president addressed why 'responsive and equal representation' is essential to Latino communities.
Houston LULAC District 8 and the District 18 Redistricting Task Force Committee provided their position to amend the city charter for 16 single-member districts, zero at-large positions, and one mayor form of government.
"Only through responsive, equal representation proportioned in single-member districts to the Latino population of the City of Houston, Latinos can be assured of receiving parity for their tax dollars. This is achievable with key Latino leadership in local government to provide the necessary representation that identifies with the unique challenges and opportunities of the Latino Community," said LULAC National President Domingo Garcia.
Guest speakers include LULAC National President Domingo Garcia, Rice University political science professor Dr. Mark P. Jones, UH political science professor Dr. Jeronimo Cortina, and former District 148 Legislative House Representative Yolanda Navarro Flores.
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