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 second term, Aguirre is the first Latino to serve on the Alexandria City Council in the City’s history.
Statement by Councilman Canek Aguirre:
“I’m excited to receive Latino Victory Fund’s endorsement. As the first Latino to serve on the Alexandria City Council, I am proud of my record of service to bring meaningful and bold change that ensures all Alexandrians can thrive. Representation matters and I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of legislators who have been endorsed by Latino Victory Fund.”
Statement by Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO:
“Councilman Aguirre has been an important voice in the Alexandria City Council, both as a legislator working to implement policies to improve the lives of Alexandrians and as a member of the city’s growing Latino community. Since being elected in 2018, Councilman Aguirre has focused on expanding housing opportunities, advancing investments in public education and transportation infrastructure, eliminating healthcare inequities, and making government more accessible and accountable. Councilman Aguirre’s policy priorities will improve the city’s overall quality of life and help working families prosper. Latino Victory Fund is excited to endorse him in his re-election campaign and look forward to continuing to work with Councilman Aguirre to bring forth bold, meaningful change for good in the City Council.”
In 2022, Councilman Aguirre once again made history as the first Latino to serve as Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission which provides oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Aguirre is in his second year as Chair of the Virginia Board of Social Work. He has been recognized by El Tiempo Latino as one of the 100 most influential people for the Hispanic community in the Washington, D.C., metro area and as an Alexandria 40 under 40 honoree.
To learn more about Councilman Aguirre and his priorities, visit www.canekforcouncil.com and follow him on social media @CanekForCouncil.
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