Bernie Sanders Campaign Announces Latinos for Bernie and Iowa Latino Leadership Committee
DES MOINES, Iowa -- On the heels of releasing his widely praised “Families First” Immigration Plan, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Iowa campaign announced the formation of Latinos for Bernie and a state Latino Leadership Committee.
The Iowa Latino Leadership Committee is comprised of 20 Latino activists and community leaders. Latinos for Bernie includes community leaders, students, DREAMers, and supporters all across Iowa who are helping to lead this campaign.
A growing number of Latinos across Iowa are applauding Sen. Sanders’ bold and consistent record of fighting for the rights of immigrants in the United States:
"For over 30 years, we have seen a decline of wages and good paying jobs for working Americans. Bernie Sanders is the only candidate that understands the need to improve our economy by reversing that trend and ensuring a strong middle class. I support his work to move our country forward.”
Joe Henry, Latino and community activist
"Our democratic form of government is in jeopardy because of the obscene influence of money - Bernie Sanders recognizes the danger. The Citizens United Supreme Court decision has cast a deep shadow on American politics, and all issues are clouded by big money. Bernie is the only candidate not beholden to big money entities, and he knows that corporations are not people. He will champion changes so that Government works for the people and not just the billionaires. Bernie is the real deal."
Maria Bribriesco, Vice President of LULAC in Iowa
“Bernie is the only hope to further immigration reform, and the only honest candidate out there discussing real issues and core values we share as Americans.”
Jose Zacarias, West Liberty City Council member
“Racial justice is the most important issue to me and so many of my generation right now. Bernie is committed to addressing institutional racism, disenfranchisement, criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, and putting an end to for-profit prisons. Bernie’s vision can help us build an America where there truly is justice for all.”
Claudia Zavala, North High School senior and activist
“I support Bernie because he supports students and the working class--he is exactly what we need to change this country. Bernie's campaign, funded by the people, is an opportunity to raise and address the issues that affect the working class and the nation as a whole.”
Yesenia Ayala, Student at Grinnell College and recipient of 2015 White House Champions of Change Award
The full list of names of Sanders' Iowa Latino Leadership Committee can be found below:
Joe Enrique Henry, Polk County
Maria Bribriesco, Scott County
Jose Zacarias, Muscatine County
Hector Salamanca, Polk County
María Belén Alcívar Zuñiga, Story County
Pastor Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz, Polk County
Yesenia Ayala, Poweshiek County
Dr. Julio Cammarota, Polk County
Fred Trujillo, Polk County
Marlu Abarca, Polk County
Claudia Zavala, Woodbury County
Maddie Cano, Polk County
Cristobal Francisquez, Woodbury County
Vanessa Marcano-Kelly, Polk County
Ana Mancebo, Polk County
Brenda Phongsavanh, Polk County
Becca Aguilar, Mahaska County
Diana Reyes, Polk County
Rocio Hermosillo, Polk County
Antonio Olvera-Perez, Polk County
