Huntington Park Council Appoints 2 Undocumented Immigrants As Commissioners

[poncho]

HUNTINGTON PARK (CBSLA.com) — Huntington Park became the first city in California to appoint two undocumented immigrants as commissioners on city advisory boards, a lawmaker confirms.

City Councilman Jhonny Pineda has picked Francisco Medina to join the health and education commission and Julian Zatarain for the parks and recreation commission.

The 32-year-old lawmaker told CBSLA online producer Deborah Meron that he promised voters while running for office that he would create more opportunities for undocumented residents.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/08/03/huntington-park-to-appoint-2-undocumented-immigrants-as-commissioners/

 

[righteousdude2]

HUNTINGTON PARK (CBSLA.com) — Huntington Park became the first city in California to appoint two undocumented immigrants as commissioners on city advisory boards, a lawmaker confirms.

City Councilman Jhonny Pineda has picked Francisco Medina to join the health and education commission and Julian Zatarain for the parks and recreation commission.

The 32-year-old lawmaker told CBSLA online producer Deborah Meron that he promised voters while running for office that he would create more opportunities for undocumented residents.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/08/03/huntington-park-to-appoint-2-undocumented-immigrants-as-commissioners/

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[poncho]

I need to scroll down the page further. I apologize for stealing your glory.

No problem. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[righteousdude2]

No problem. :smilewinkgrin:

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