The New Jersey Democratic State Committee Latino Caucus Applauds the Appointment of Laura Matos to New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission

Trenton – January 26, 2022 –  The New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC)  Latino Caucus would like to commend Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones on his intrepid leadership to appoint a Latina to the New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission. On behalf of the Latino Caucus, we congratulate and celebrate the appointment of longtime civil servant and Burlington County native, Laura Matos, to the Commission.

As the nation’s largest minority voting group, the Latino vote has been proven effective in winning elections in battleground districts. Latinos in New Jersey also comprise 21% of the state’s total, growing significantly as reported in the latest Census data.

We commend Chairman Jones for his commitment to establish a pathway that is inclusive and fair for every New Jersey resident. With today’s appointment, Latinos will now have representation in a discussion that started months ago. And now our voice will be represented to help shape the state for the next ten years.

The Latino Caucus will continue to advocate and support Latino candidates across all levels of government. We will continue to engage and mobilize Latinos and work with our counter caucuses so New Jersey can act as a model state for equal and more accurate representation.

As shown today, Chairman Jones has taken the necessary steps to bring more diverse voices to this Commission, creating a stronger and fairer New Jersey. We look forward to seeing the impact Laura and the rest of the members will have in drawing a state legislative map that is fair and representative of all New Jersey residents.

Signed by:

Arlene Quinones Perez, Maria Del Cid Kosso and Cristina Pinzon

Co-Chairs of the NJDSC Latino Caucus