Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members throughout the City of Milwaukee has been calling on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to veto the aldermanic district map passed by the Milwaukee Common Council and that diluted Hispanic representation. Today Mayor Barrett officially issued his veto forcing the issue back to the Milwaukee Common Council.
Forward Latino National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement:
“Thank you, Mayor Tom Barrett for your careful deliberation and thoughtful action. Forward Latino looks forward in working with our partners, as well as with you, Common Council President Chevy Johnson, Chairman Ashanti Hamilton, and the members of the Milwaukee Common Council in fulfilling the true purpose of the redistricting process, to ensure fair representation for all.”
About Forward Latino:
Forward Latino is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization dedicated to assisting Latinos pursuing the American Dream. Forward Latino fulfills its mission through advocacy, civic engagement, education, and service delivery. Forward Latino currently has members and affiliates in 29 states and is running numerous “Por Mi Familia” get vaccinated programs in communities across the Midwest.
Learn more at www.forwardlatino.org .
