""After my parents immigrated here from Mexico, they worked hard, paid taxes, and raised their kids in our public schools, but for decades they had no say in the decisions shaping their community until they became citizens.""
"Ira Mehlman, spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, said his organization would fight such a proposal, arguing that it undermines the whole concept of citizenship."
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez proposed a measure for the Nov. 3 ballot to allow noncitizens to vote in Los Angeles local elections. Supporters argue that noncitizens contribute to society by paying taxes and deserve representation. The proposal must first be approved by the City Council and then by voters. Soto-Martínez emphasizes the importance of representation for immigrant communities, while opponents argue it undermines citizenship. The proposal is currently under consideration by the council's rules committee.
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