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Washington’s Failure to Pass Critical Voting Rights Legislation Will Hurt Communities of Color Nationwide, Says African American Mayors Association

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 4, 2022 at 3:20
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Washington’s Failure to Pass Critical Voting Rights Legislation Will Hurt Communities of Color Nationwide, Says African American Mayors Association 
(Washington, D.C.) — The Senate blocked the passage of the Freedom to Vote: John Lewis Act – critical legislation that would have safeguarded the right to vote, banned partisan gerrymandering, and made campaign financing more transparent. 
 
Mayor Sylvester Turner (Houston, TX), president of the African American Mayors Association, issued the following statement in response. 
 
“This week, Washington dealt a major blow to our democracy. Rather than combating the scourge of voter suppression laws sweeping the nation – including in my state of Texas – Congress opted to stand down and do nothing. There’s no question that communities of color will be disproportionately harmed by this reckless inaction. 
 
“The right to vote is not a partisan issue. And yet, it has become weaponized for political gain. That’s perilous for the future of our democracy. 
 
“We will not allow partisan politics to jeopardize our fundamental rights. My fellow mayors and I will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that our constituents can exercise their right to vote. And we will keep pushing Congress to adopt legislation that makes our elections accessible for all Americans, regardless of political party. 
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The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is the only organization exclusively representing over 500 African-American mayors across the United States. AAMA seeks to empower local leaders for the benefit of their citizens. The role of the AAMA includes taking positions on public policies that impact the vitality and sustainability of cities; providing mayors with leadership and management tools; and creating a forum for member mayors to share best practices related to municipal management.
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