#705 Increasing Representation with Amber Cabrera and Maylee De Jesús, Local Government Hispanic Network

#705 Increasing Representation with Amber Cabrera and Maylee De Jesús, Local Government Hispanic Network

Author: Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) December 5, 2025 Duration: 56:48

Amber Cabrera. Senior Assistant to the City Manager for City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida joined to podcast to discuss increasing representation in local government. They shared recent efforts they have worked on for Latinos in Florida Local Government, advice for the next generation, and how to get involved with the Local Government Hispanic Network.

This episode was recorded at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL.

Host: Meredith Reynolds


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