Congresswoman Johnson, you are rejecting a map that we believe is a far and equitable opportunity for Hispanics in North

Texas. It is uncomfortable to read that you are advocating for Hispanics when, we as Hispanics leaders have been very active in speaking out for the best interest of our community. We can speak for ourselves We reject any attempt to change the demographics of this map, this election is not about the Latino elected officials that you mention that now reside in your district. We reject any efforts to diminish the Hispanic opportunity district that was agreed to by MALDEF and other Plaintiff's with the Attorney General. Your continued interference with the goals and aspirations of the Hispanic community may cause a backlash in the upcoming elections, a backlash that may affect your reelection chances. We respectfully submit to you, Congresswoman that you concentrate on the 30th District and leave the 33rd District to the Latino community that demands that it too have a voice. Respectfully,

Carlos Quintanilla President, Accion America

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Congresswoman Johnson Rejects AGs Deceptive Map Proposal

I have reviewed Map C-226 as well the statement issued by Texas Attorney General Abbott regarding an agreement reached by some parties in the ongoing redistricting dispute. I am outraged by these developments and cannot in good conscious support these efforts. During my in entire Congressional career I have worked tirelessly to ensure the equality of all. Unfortunately, I remember a time when every man and woman was not treated equal and I refuse to be a part of any effort that would move any group of people back towards those unjust times. Throughout the entire redistricting process, I have worked as part of a delegation to ensure that every voter, regardless of race, have the ability to elect a candidate of their choice. Unfortunately, if this map were to go into effect, many voters in Texas would not have this ability. My goal in redistricting has always been to ensure that both the African-American and Latino populations in North Texas have their voices heard in the electoral process. However, these negotiators had others motives. The behavior exhibited today, is just another example of a closed-door, back-room deal. It clearly conveys that some parties are more concerned with personal gain than they are of protecting the voting rights of all Texans. In North Texas, some of the most influential Latino

leaders were purposely drawn out of the district that was created for their community. Specifically, the residences of Councilwoman Pauline Medrano, State Representative Roberto Alonzo, State Representative Rafael Anchia as well as prominent community leader Domingo Garcia were all drawn out of the so-called Latino opportunity district. Instead, each of the aforementioned individuals will all be residents of the majority African-American, 30th Congressional District. Over the last decade, minority populations accounted for 80% of the growth in Texas. It would be unconscionable to support any map that does not reflect these population growth trends. To pass the proposed map, would support the long trend of minority voter disenfranchisement in our state and would have a devastating impact on minority communities for decades to come. I stand fully committed to work towards an amiable solution that protects the rights of both the AfricanAmerican and Latino populations in North Texas. ###

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