HUGE DIFFERENCE IN CORE VALUES BETWEEN COUNTY AND STATE DEMOCRATIC CHAIRS

We cancelled our October 11 Amber Alert this morning.

Cameron County Democratic Chair, Amber Medina has been found, doing her job in clarifying the Democratic Party's position on racism, as well as discrimination, as she states,  based on "race, sex, ethnicity or national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability."

Amber Medina

Amber's Letter to the Editor, published in the Voices section of today's Brownsville Herald also ended her public silence on the racist remarks of City Commissioner Cesar de Leon.

She states in her letter:  

"The Cameron County Democratic Party believed Cesar de Leon's resignation would bring some justice and begin the healing process within our community; however, the party was saddened to learn that Mr.  De Leon rescinded his resignation."

Still silent on the issues touched on by Ms. Medina in her letter, despite the fact that they were covered by national news media for two weeks, is State Democratic Chair, Gilberto Hinojosa.

Gilberto Hinojosa

Based on his tenure as County Judge and other "public service" in our community, it's likely Mr. Hinojosa is more interested in making deals than speaking up for democratic principles.

Besides, as reported by Emma Perez-Trevino, Hinojosa just sold De Leon a house, formerly his law office.  

De Leon's New House/Office at 622 E. St. Charles
He owes Gilberto Hinojosa for it intil 2037

De Leon bought it from Hinojosa for cash and a note in the principal amount of $109,150. Hinojosa is financing it for de Leon at 6 percent interest rate. Hinojosa retains a lien. The monthly payments are $781.98 a month through Jan. 1, 2037.