1970s Latino politician offers role model

Posted on: August 21st, 2006
Filed Under: [ Hispanic News ] [ People ] [ Politics ]
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“Hayward hasn’t elected a Latino candidate to the City Council in 15 years, but it wasn’t always this way.

Mexican-American politician Charlie Santana was a huge figure in Hayward and East Bay politics in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

His charismatic style served as the blueprint for any Latino candidate looking to get elected to a local office, according to those close to him.”

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