The Ohio Commision on Hispanic/Latino Affairs had a meeting this Friday, June 17, 2005 in Columbus.
Pictures from this meeting are on the Web (click here).
The Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs provides leadership in addressing issues concerning Hispanic/Latino Ohioans. The Commission serves as a liaison between government and the Hispanic/Latino community in Ohio and advocates the development and implementation of policies and programs to address the needs of the Hispanic/Latino Ohioans, especially but not limited to education, employment, economic development, health and housing.
Some of the topics discussed:
- Medicare drug coverage for low-income families
- 2005 & 2006 fiscal issus
- OCHLA internal policies and procedure audit
- West Side Fire Initiative
- Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan celebration