Aurora Latinos upbeat despite defeats - As Hispanic numbers grow, they aim to push diversity in government after falling short in this month’s elections. - Denver

Posted on: November 15th, 2007
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“This was the year things were going to change in Aurora.

A Latino candidate for City Council had name recognition, money and a network of family and friends to help him unseat the incumbent.

But when election night was over, the result was the same as it has been for more than 20 years: Alfonso Nuñez was trounced by Sue Sandstrom, 62 percent to 22 percent.”*

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