NALEO Educational Fund


Champions of Family Economic Success Series Mayor Eddie Perez City of Hartford, Connecticut Champion of the Earned Income Tax Credit The Honorable Eddie Alberto Perez lives the American Dream everyday. As Mayor of Hartford, he wants to make that dream a reality for all residents of the Capital city. Mr. Perez not only made history by being the City’s first Latino Mayor, he became its first strong mayor in more than 50 years as well. By changing the City Charter in 2002, he is now the CEO of Hartford. By reducing crime, raising the expectations of public school education, increasing homeownership, and creating more neighborhood economic development, Mayor Perez wants to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the city that was called the “House of Hope” by its Dutch founders. Mayor Perez was first elected in 2001. The residents of Hartford look to Eddie Perez as the person they trust to lead the city on the path to economic recovery and financial stability. Read More About Mayor Eddie Perez » About the Earned Income Tax Credit and What Policymakers Can Do » Senator Iris Y. Martinez Illinois State Senator Champion of Affordable Housing and Homeownership State Senator Iris Y. Martinez has served in the Illinois Senate since 2003, representing a district on the North side of Chicago. She is the first Hispanic woman ever elected to the State Senate, and she made history again when she became the first Latina ever appointed to a Leadership position in January of 2007. In addition to serving as Assistant Majority Leader, Martinez is also the Vice-Chair of the Pensions and Investments Committee and is a member of the Executive, Labor, Housing and Community Affairs, and Public Health Committees. Senator Martinez has been recognized for her dedicated service to her constituents and families throughout the state, especially in the areas of healthcare, education, pension reform, and women’s rights. Read more About State Senator Iris Martinez » About Affordable Housing and Homeownership and What Policymakers Can Do »

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PUBLICATIONS &
RESEARCH

• New! Health Tool Kit for Addressing Obesity in Your Community

• New! 2nd Annual NALEO Report on the State of Latino Education

• NALEO Research Brief: Early "Super Duper Tuesday" Presents Historic Opportunity for Decisive Latino Role in 2008 Presidential Nominations

• NALEO Educational Fund’s 2006 Report to The Ford Foundation [pdf]

• The ESL Logjam: Waiting Times for Adult ESL Classes and the Impact on English Learners NALEO Educational Fund [pdf]

• "I Was Asked If I Was A Citizen": Latino Elected Officials Speak Out on the Voting Rights Act [pdf]

• 2006 Primary Election Profiles