Lisa Hernandez & Edward "Eddie" J. Acevedo |
FUNDRAISER: State
Representative Elizabeth “Lisa”
Hernandez [24th District]
committee hosted a fundraising event at the Atlantic Mall in Little Village
Tuesday, March 10, 2013. Over 150 supporters and State officials attended Hernandez’s
event.
SPECIAL GUEST
was State Representative Edward
“Eddie” J. Acevedo [2th District]. Acevedo is the Assistant Majority Leader in the House and Chairman
of the State Legislator Hispanic Caucus. Acevedo was the sponsor of the Illinois
bill which gives undocumented drivers a temporary license lasting three years.
His leadership was instrumental in its passage.
GUESTS enjoyed a tequila tasting bar and unique
music by the Tarima Sun group. Catedral Restaurant provided
food and refreshments. Rep. Hernandez thanked all of her friends and
supporters.
ON SAT., March 16, State Rep. Lisa
Hernandez hosted a Diabetes Awareness Fair with more than 130 people attending
this free event. Co-hosting the Diabetes Awareness event was State Rep. Michael
Zalewski [21st District] and State Senator Steven Landek [12th District].
John Johnson, Andy Ybarra, Barrett Pedersen, Tommy Thomson, Karen Special |
FRANKLIN PARK: Incumbent Mayor Barrett
Pedersen and his slate has received the endorsement of several Unions. Prior to
becoming an attorney Pedersen was a
member of the Painter’s and Teamsters Union. He supports his union brothers by
carrying the Allied Union Label on both his business and annual Christmas
cards.
PEDERSEN’s father was a 37 year member
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 134.
THE HISPANIC AMERICAN LABOR COUNCIL
has unanimously endorsed Barrett Pedersen
for Mayor, Tommy Thomson for Clerk, John Johnson, Andy Ybarra and Karen
Special for Trustee. The Village of Franklin Park has a population of 18,415 with a Latino population of 44%.
The Election is April 9, 2013.
Left to right: Manuel Carerra, Alaina Hampton, Silvana Tabares & August Sallas |
TABARES OPEN HOUSE: Last Saturday, March 23, 2013, State Representative Silvana Tabares [21st District] opened
her district office in the Little Village [22nd Ward] community.
Tabares’ office was packed with constituents. Rep. Tabares greeted all her
visitors and guests mingling and shaking hands with everyone. “I look forward
to giving service to everyone in my district,” said Tabares.
COMMITTEES: State Rep. Tabares serves on the
Appropriations-Higher Education; Higher Education; Insurance; Small Business
Empowerment & Workforce and Housing committees.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Office manager is Manuel Carerra and Alaina Hampton, staff.
FOR MORE information, Rep. Tabares’ constituent
service office at 773/522-1315 or e-mail rep.tabares@gmail.com
Marybelle Mandel |
LATINA CANDIDATE: Marybelle
Mandel [nee Sanchez] is the first Latina trustee candidate
to run for public office in the North Riverside suburb. “The Republicans in
North Riverside have been doing everything in their power to knock me off the
ballot,” said Mandel. Mandel’s party is called the “Transparency & Accountability
in Politics” party.
MANDEL is a graduate from St. Mary’s Elementary and Riverside
Brookfield High Schools.
ON TOP of the “Transparency & Accountability in
Politics” ticket is Mayor Rocco J. DeSantis with Clerk Peter M. Culafic,
Trustees Marybelle Mandel, Luigi “Gino” Labellarte, Annabelle Downs. "We are the Democratic Party candidates," said Mandel
NORTH RIVERSIDE
has a population of 6,700
residents, 15% Hispanic and 64% are Democrats. The “Transparency &
Accountability In Politics” party is endorsed by the Hispanic American Labor
Council. The Election is April 9, 2013.
HAIRCUTS & MANICURES: More than 110 residents of Little
Village received free haircuts and manicures Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Little Village
Community Council. Students from the American Career Institute of Berwyn did an
outstanding job providing the free service. “The event was a success,” said Pat
Caraballo, President of the ACI institute.
STUDENTS
from Jesuit Cristo Rey High School in Pilsen assisted ACI students by cleaning
around their work stations.