A Seat At The Table
Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 Rings in A New Latino Advisory Board
-2000 Census: Prince George’s County est. pop. 801,515 / Hispanic/Latino est. pop. 7.1%*
-2010 Census: Prince George’s County est. pop. 863,420 / Hispanic/Latino est. pop. 14.9%*
-In a non-census count, Prince George’s County est. pop 909,308 / Hispanic/Latino est. pop. 19.1% (as of July 1, 2018)
Recognizing the rapid growth of the Hispanic/Latino community in Prince George’s County and in an effort to ensure there is a seat at the table for all voices to be heard, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks introduced a new Latino Advisory Board. Her announcement came in a statement as she honored Hispanic Heritage Month:
The Following is an excerpt from Alsobrooks’ Community Connections eBroacast bulletin:
Dear Prince Georgians:
Sunday, September 15, marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize the diversity and contributions of our Latino community. With faith, a strong work ethic, and a deep devotion to family, our Latino community has had an important impact on our County’s progress.
My administration is firmly committed to addressing issues of vital importance to the Latino community and opening doors of opportunity. To ensure our Latino community has a seat at the table of our County Government, we have officially created a volunteer Latino Advisory Board in our office. This Board works with our Latino Affairs Liaison to advise my office on current issues in the Latino community, with a specific focus on economic development, public safety, immigration and healthcare.
The members of the new board are: Patricia Arzuaga, Carmen Camacho, Jeyben Castro, Lupi Quinteros-Grady, Lena M. Hernandez, Nancy Leon, Felipe Ordoño, and César Moreno-Pérez
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I want our Latino community to know that you have a voice in this government. I am Prince George’s Proud of the contributions that our Latino community has made to our County not just this month, but each and every day.
There [are]… Hispanic Heritage Month events happening across Prince George’s County. I hope you will take the time to attend one or more of these events as we celebrate the rich culture and heritage of our Latino community.
Working together, we will continue to move Prince George’s County forward for all our residents and communities.
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF*
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/princegeorgescountymaryland/PST045218**
