Alderwoman Sanchez Is Panelist at UCONN’s Latina Campaign School Saturday, April 26

Common Council Assistant Majority Leader Iris Sanchez (D-3) will participate in a panel discussion at the “Together United” conference sponsored by the University of Connecticut School of Social Work’s Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Project on Saturday, April 26th.

The conference will be held at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue in Hartford from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers say the conference is an opportunity to “learn why Latina/ne representation matters, how local government works, determine who holds power in your community, and gain strategies to build political confidence,”

Interested persons may register at the following registration link

“This event is very important for me and the Latino/Hispanic community of Connecticut, says Alderwoman Sanchez. “Our community needs more diversity in local, state and federal representation. In this way we can work and fight together for a safe environment for all and access to housing, education and above all to health.” Alderwoman Sanchez is currently the longest serving Democrat on New Britain’s Council and represents Ward 3 in neighborhoods in the center of the city. ln addition to her leadership position she is liaison to the Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development (CCND}, EMS, the Fire Commission, New Britain Housing Authority, North Oak NRZ, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety and the Veterans Commission.