Latino Political Action Committee of Washington

One of the Latino PAC’s primary functions is to identify and evaluate political office candidates that are interested in obtaining an endorsement from the Latino PAC. In 2008, the Executive Board and Steering Committee of the Latino PAC redefined the mission and purpose of the Latino PAC, and in doing so, recommitted the organization to limiting its endorsements to political office candidates who are not only progressive but of Latino descent.

We continue to work on creating and nurturing existing working relationships with non-Latino, political leaders in Washington State. We also work very closely with other State people of color PACs and Progressive Majority.

Consistent with our mission and purpose, the Latino PAC is interested in endorsing Latinas/Latinos who run a campaign on a progressive platform in the following key areas:

Potential endorsees must be of Latino descent, progressive and seeking election or appointment to a Washington State, county or local office. The Latino PAC does not endorse or contribute to any candidates in federal elections or judicial races.

Political office candidates that are interested in applying for the Latino PAC’s endorsement should contact the Latino PAC’s Co-Presidents for an initial meeting: M. Lorena González and Gabriela Quintana. Please click here for their contact information.

Once an Initial Meeting with our Co-Presidents occurs, the Executive Board & Steering Committee will determine whether an invitation to participate in the Latino PAC’s endorsement process will be extended to the political office candidate.

Meet our Candidates:

Highline School District

Angelica Alvarez is running for Highline School District. Angelica is the daughter of migrant farm workers. She has dedicated ten years of her life to the Merced County, California Office of Education before moving to Burien to start a bilingual church with her husband to serve the predominantly Hispanic community. Her website is www.angelicaforschools.blogspot.com.

Bothell City Council
Jennifer Armenta is running for Bothell City Council. She's a computer systems administrator who served our country for eight years in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist. Her website is www.votearmenta.org.

Yakima City Council
Ben Soria is running for Yakima City Council. If Ben's name is familiar, it should be. He recently retired as the Yakima County Schools Superintendent, and was a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year.

Sonia Rodriguez is also running for Yakima City Council. She was appointed to the Council last year as the first Latina (or Latino) ever to serve on the Yakima City Council! She's an attorney and a mom. Her website is www.soniaforcouncil.com.

The LPAC Steering Committee has taken the following positions on initiatives and referenda on the November ballot:

. LPAC believes that all families are entitled to basic rights and must be treated fairly. Because the Latino community has historically faced discrimination, LPAC strongly opposes any measures that restrict or take away people's basic human rights.

. This initiative can restrict the state from investing in our children's education. Education is the great equalizer; we cannot afford to take educational opportunities away from our families.


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	One of the Latino PAC’s primary functions is to identify and evaluate political office candidates that are interested in obtaining an endorsement from the Latino PAC. In 2008, the Executive Board and Steering Committee of the Latino PAC redefined the mission and purpose of the Latino PAC, and in doing so, recommitted the organization to limiting its endorsements to political office candidates who are not only progressive but of Latino descent. We continue to work on creating and nurturing existing working relationships with non-Latino, political leaders in Washington State. We also work very closely with other State people of color PACs and Progressive Majority. Who Can Apply For Endorsement Consistent with our mission and purpose, the Latino PAC is interested in endorsing Latinas/Latinos who run a campaign on a progressive platform in the following key areas: Healthcare Education Labor & Employment Environment Potential endorsees must be of Latino descent, progressive and seeking election or appointment to a Washington State, county or local office. The Latino PAC does not endorse or contribute to any candidates in federal elections or judicial races. Learn More About the Endorsement Process Political office candidates that are interested in applying for the Latino PAC’s endorsement should contact the Latino PAC’s Co-Presidents for an initial meeting: M. Lorena González and Gabriela Quintana. Please click here for their contact information. Once an Initial Meeting with our Co-Presidents occurs, the Executive Board & Steering Committee will determine whether an invitation to participate in the Latino PAC’s endorsement process will be extended to the political office candidate. LPAC Endorsements for 2009 Meet our Candidates: Highline School District Angelica Alvarez is running for Highline School District. Angelica is the daughter of migrant farm workers. She has dedicated ten years of her life to the Merced County, California Office of Education before moving to Burien to start a bilingual church with her husband to serve the predominantly Hispanic community. Her website is www.angelicaforschools.blogspot.com. Bothell City Council Jennifer Armenta is running for Bothell City Council. She's a computer systems administrator who served our country for eight years in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist. Her website is www.votearmenta.org. Yakima City Council Ben Soria is running for Yakima City Council. If Ben's name is familiar, it should be. He recently retired as the Yakima County Schools Superintendent, and was a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. Sonia Rodriguez is also running for Yakima City Council. She was appointed to the Council last year as the first Latina (or Latino) ever to serve on the Yakima City Council! She's an attorney and a mom. Her website is www.soniaforcouncil.com. LPAC on Initiatives & Referanda The LPAC Steering Committee has taken the following positions on initiatives and referenda on the November ballot: YES! on R-71. LPAC believes that all families are entitled to basic rights and must be treated fairly. Because the Latino community has historically faced discrimination, LPAC strongly opposes any measures that restrict or take away people's basic human rights. NO! on I-1033. This initiative can restrict the state from investing in our children's education. Education is the great equalizer; we cannot afford to take educational opportunities away from our families.