Latino Caucus Celebrates Momentous Day For Chicago’s Latino Community
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June 27, 2018
CHICAGO – On a busy day at Chicago’s City Council the Latino Caucus stood strong in celebration. The day started with the Caucus members holding signs that read “Families Belong Together,” a sentiment shared by every member of the City Council.
Soon thereafter, the Caucus celebrated the official swearing in of Silvana Tabares as the new Alderman of the 23rd Ward. After the City Council meeting, Alderman Tabares officially became a member of the Latino Caucus, pledging to work with her new colleagues to ensure all Chicagoans have a strong voice in City Government.
“We are facing tough times in the United States. The President of the United States is attempting to trample the Constitution while using young children as pawns of his disgusting political games,” said Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward and Chairman of the City Council’s Latino Caucus. “Now we have another powerful voice on our side. I know Alderman Tabares will be a great member of the Latino Caucus, just when we need her the most.”
“At last year’s Latino Caucus’ Foundation Gala we raised over $350,000 for college scholarships,” said Alderman Ricardo Muñoz of the 22nd Ward, “with the help of Alderman Tabares, our goal is to strengthen and grow the Caucus even further to continue making a greater impact in our community.”
The 2018 Latino Caucus Foundation Gala will take place on September 21st at the Bridgeport Art Center. Members have already begun the fundraising effort for the 2018 Gala with official invitations going out in Mid-July.
The City Councils’ Latino Caucus now includes 12 members from across the city. They represent wards as diverse as Chicago itself. In addition to Chairman Villegas, the Caucus membership includes Alderman Proco Joe Moreno - 1st Ward, Alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza - 10th Ward, Alderman George Cardenas - 12th Ward, Alderman Raymond Lopez - 15th Ward, Alderman Ricardo Muñoz - 22nd Ward, Alderman Silvana Tabares – 23rd Ward, Alderman Daniel Solis - 25th Ward, Alderman Roberto Maldonado - 26th Ward, Alderman Ariel Reboyras - 30th Ward, Alderman Milly Santiago - 31st Ward and Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa - 35th Ward.
