Resolution 9 :
IN SUPPORT OF VOTER PROTECTION
Presented by:
Seconded by: Cumbre de Miembros 2024 Delegates
Testimony by:
Date: September 14, 2024
Whereas: Participating in local, state, and federal elections is one of the most powerful ways to fight for our rights;
Whereas: Not all members of our community can vote due to their immigration status, but they are equally affected by election results;
Whereas: The state of Texas promotes and approves new anti-democratic laws each legislative session, creating challenges for Latinos in exercising their right to vote and ensuring that our votes are counted and recognized fairly;
Whereas: With our votes, we can demonstrate the power of our people and elect candidates who represent our values and believe in our vision for the Valley, Texas, and the entire nation;
Whereas: The percentage of people who vote in the colonias is very low, and few organizations travel to the colonias to promote voting and provide political education;
Whereas: Latinos are the largest ethnic population in the state of Texas and deserve fair representation in our government;
Therefore, be it resolved: that La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership will continue to lobby at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure that all voters have access to the polls near our colonias;
Therefore, be it resolved: that La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership will continue to walk through the colonias and campaign to register voters, get out the vote, and share important election information in English and Spanish;
Therefore, be it resolved: that La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership will conduct political education so that the public is well-informed about all candidates, budgets, and political changes;
Therefore, be it resolved: that La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership will continue to demand that the system of participation in our democracy be expanded and improved so that we are all fairly represented.
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