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With Latino Plurality in CA, Is Parity in Local Politics Next?
Latinos have surpassed whites as the state’s largest ethnic minority, but political power may be a long time coming. We hear about legal cases to equal the playing field.
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenAs we reported last night, Latinos surpassed whites this month as California's largest ethnic minority. But political power proportional to their numbers may be a long time coming. In many cities with large Latino populations, city councils are almost all white. We hear about legal cases designed to equal the playing field in Anaheim, Whittier, Santa Clarita and other cities. Also, a third State Senator's been arrested on corruption charges. Can the Democrats' "supermajority" be restored?
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