Alexandria, Va. - Democrat Canek Aguirre is proud to receive the endorsement of Latino Victory Fund in his campaign for re-election to the Alexandria City Council. Currently in his first term, Aguirre is the first Latino to serve on the Alexandria City Council in the City’s 271-year history.
Statement by Councilman Canek Aguirre:
“I am honored and humbled to receive Latino Victory Fund’s endorsement. Latino Victory has supported Latino candidates across the country and plays a key role in building a truly representative democracy at all levels of government. I am proud to be among the ranks of those who have been endorsed by Latino Victory Fund.”
Statement by Nathalie Rayes, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO:
“With Latinos comprising 17 percent of Alexandria’s population, Canek’s voice is an invaluable asset in Alexandria’s City Council. Canek’s a dedicated public servant who has worked to improve his community over the past decade. As a city council member, he’s committed to working for an equitable Covid-19 recovery for Alexandrians, increasing housing opportunities, investing in public schools and infrastructure, and eliminating health disparities. We’re proud to support such a hard-working and visionary public servant such as Canek.”
In 2019, Aguirre was recognized by El Tiempo Latino as one of the 100 most influential people for the Hispanic community in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
To learn more about Councilman Aguirre and his priorities, visit www.canekforcouncil.com and follow him on social media @CanekForCouncil.
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