Last week, Ana M. Jara became the first Hispanic from Pico Neighborhood, which is home to the city's largest Latino and black communities, to serve on the City Council ("Council Appoints Latina Resident from Pico Neighborhood to Fill Vacant Seat," January 22, 2019).

Jara was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Tony Vazquez, the only other Latino to have served. Vazquez, who was elected to the Council three times, lives in the predominantly white Sunset Park neighborhood.

Jara, who shared her views in her application for Vazquez's seat, provided further insight into her positions as a witness for the City in the Voting Rights lawsuit filed by Latino activists last year.

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