Houston is known as the most diverse city in the nation, but there's only one Hispanic council member. Many people blame that on 'at-large districts.'
HOUSTON, Texas -- As Houston city leaders get closer to finalizing the new district maps, some worry it's not enough to bring new Hispanic representatives.
To fix this, members of the League of United Latin American Citizens asked the council to move around parts of two other districts, which may boost the number to three Hispanic representatives. "This mayor has placed Hispanics at the highest level," Turner said."You've had a police chief and a fire chief, Hispanic. All at the same time."
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