Episode #145: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, Jackie Colón

<p>THIS IS EPIC. Latino eligible voters across the U.S. <span data-ogsc="rgb(42, 42, 42)" data-ogsb= "white">represented 62% of the total growth in U.S. eligible voters </span>from 2018 to 2022, according to Pew Research (that’s 4.7 million NEW eligible Latino voters – outpacing new eligible voters of other population segments by A LOT). And it’s not something to take lightly.</p> <p>Today, one in every ten eligible voters in the U.S. is Hispanic. We need to get out and VOTE, mi gente! Here’s why…</p> <p>In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, my special guest Jackie Colón, Southeast Regional Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, gives us an inside look at the organization’s efforts to promote civic engagement and the importance of exercising our vote, in the general population, and as Latinos on behalf of our familia.</p> <p>As an immigrant, American, mother, constituent, voter, and <span data-ogsc="rgb(15, 20, 25)" data-ogsb="white">former Deputy Mayor for Palm Bay County and Brevard County Commissioner</span>, Jackie has a well-rounded view of the magnitude of the importance of the Latino community exercising their vote.</p> <p>From churches to college campuses, mailers to radio spots, town hall meetings to chambers of commerce events, she leads a team determined to leave no stone unturned to reach Latino eligible voters and explains why it is critical for them to participate in the electoral process.</p> <p>Jackie shares that she sees a lot of excitement amongst Latino voters<span data-ogsc="rgb(15, 20, 25)" data-ogsb="white"> in Florida about going to the polls in the upcoming mid-term election on November 8.</span></p> <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(15, 20, 25)" data-ogsb="white">Early voting has started, and NALEO anticipates a healthy turnout of the Latino vote in this state driven by the issues they care about such as the economy, gun control, good-paying jobs, and education.</span></p> <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(15, 20, 25)" data-ogsb="white">And sh