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HAAB Backup 06/22/1994 Backup Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting June 22, 1994 M E M 0 RAN DUM TO: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant FROM: Ramiro Mafialich, Assistant County Attorney DATE: May 18, 1995 RE: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Applicant David Correa At the June 22, 1994, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meeting, the Board voted to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that they approve the application of Mr. David Correa for membership on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Please follow the usual procedure so that this matter is brought to the Board of County commissioners for their review and consideration. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. cY 'I,' c: Kenneth B. cuyler, county Attorney Ms. Anna Rodriguez, Chairperson, HAAB liAAB Members RM/cs/5688 ,.",q.-o, MEMORANDUM DATE: June 28, 1994 TO: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant FROM: Ramiro Mafialich, Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Membership On June 22, 1994 at 6:00 PM, the Hispanic Board met to review resumes and interview two (2) individuals that responded to the request for volunteers to serve on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Another individual, Yvette Saco, requested that her name be withdrawn from consideration (letter attached). The result of the meeting was that the Board voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Agnes Vega-Bocock and Celestino (Angel) Gutierrez to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Thank you for you attention to this memorandum and for your cooperation and assistance in all Hispanic Board matters. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Respectfully submitted, ~~ RMlbd/7568 cc: Kenneth B. cuyler, County Attorney Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Members Agnes Vega-Bocock celestino (Angel) Gutierrez ~ TO: Black Affairs Advisory Board, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Endorsers and Prospective Endorsers ,~. C ,.../. Henry~: Tribble, Chairperson Black Affairs Advisory Board FROM: DATE: June 22, 1994 RE: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROPOSAL This is to share with you my thoughts, perceptions, and present intentions relative to the creation of a Human Rights Commission (HRC) by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). I. We have spent three (3) years diligently working with the BCC regarding this endeavor. While our efforts have not been perfect, I believe they have built a substantial case for the creation of a HRC, and you all are to be commended for your roles. Collier County Goverment is totally void of experts in the field of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination. Even the Office of the County Attorney utilizes outside resources in this area. Despite this total void, three (3) members of the BCC totally ignored the information, data and recommen- dations that we gave them, as well as the informed advice that was given by three (3) State and local government experts who testified before them and answered their questions on the subject. II. It is my perception that the three (3) opposing Commission- ers are flexing their "conservative" prowess on the backs of minorities whom they consider to be helpless, and because they do not believe the support of the White community is serious. Additionally, in light of the Proposal endorse- ments by many of the most respected organizations of Women, and the recent "Clark" decision, there are strong indica- tions that they do not respect, and disregard the concerns and power of Collier County Women and their organizations. Moral principles of justice and equity, as well as "prospective" legal liabilities have failed to be persuasive. It appears now that actual political power is the only vehicle that will produce immediate success. The possible determination of actual legal liabilities will be time consuming and costly. Therefore, the creation of a HRC is now in the hands of the White community that has the required political power, if it is sufficiently inclined to exert it for this cause. It will require individuals and organizations to make it clear that they not only support, but will not be satisfied without the creation of a HRC -as it has been proposed. Anything less than what has been proposed will be a farce and incapable of even beginning to effectively address the level of problems in Collier County. Citizens may bring any matter before the BCC by submitting a written request to the County Manager at least thirteen (13) days prior to a Board meeting. Such matters will be heard under the "Public Petitions" agenda item for that meeting. Also, at any time, you may request any of the three (3) opposing Commissioners to bring the matter back to the full BCC. III. I intend to expend my primary efforts working with organi- zations that are capable, and willing, to take immediate steps to enhance equal opportunity in Collier County. It is obvious that the BCC does not respect the recommendations of BAAB and HAAB. Therefore, if there is not the necessary strong support of the Proposal from the White community in the next sixty (60) days, I see no positive benefits deriving from the existence of the Black Affairs Advisory Board. In that event, I will resign from BAAB. I will, however, continue efforts with organizations that have already indicated a willingness to take actions that are geared to obtain positive change in Collier County. I will also work with others that make such commitments in the future. Lastly, BAAB and HAAB have initiated and sustained this movement over the past several years. As may be expected, our communities are disproportionately the victims of discrimination. However, the EEOC complaint data in my last memo seems to clearly indicate that numerically the maiority of victims are White. During the 1960s many Whites joined the fray to fight discrimination against Blacks, Hispanics and other racial and ethnic minorities. You are asked today, in 1994, to take the leadership role to fight for equal opportunity in Collier County for yourselves, as well as ethnic and racial minorities. Should you do so, I and others in the minority communities will be there with you. I pray that the numerous comments which I have received, against the votes and attitudes of the three (3) opposing Commissioners, will be followed by meaningful actions towards positive changes. I look forward to continuing our working together. Please call me at 642-4759 regarding your comments or suggestions.