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Latino Commission chair outlines early priorities; Human Rights Commission offers collaboration
Summary
Laura Martinez, chair of Worcester’s Commission on Latino Affairs, introduced the new body’s focus on education, housing and communications and asked for collaboration with existing city commissions. Commissioners discussed a possible joint meeting and outreach.
Laura Martinez, chair of Worcester’s newly formed Commission on Latino Affairs, spoke to the Human Rights Commission about the commission’s first 18 months of work and invited collaboration.
Martinez said the commission has concentrated on three focal areas—education, housing and communications—and has hosted guest speakers including the Worcester Public Library and the Worcester Housing Authority to better map service access and resource needs for Latino residents. "We focus a lot on education... housing... and…
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