The Board of Supervisors called Tuesday for the preparation of a study on the state of the Latino community in Los Angeles County, including disparities they may face in areas such as health care, housing and access to services.
Supervisor Hilda Solis introduced the motion calling for the study, saying the Latino community is the largest ethnic group in the county with 4.7 million residents. She lauded the community’s contributions to the local economy, history, music, art and culture.
“Latino businesses in the county contribute a GDP larger than the GDP of many states,” Solis said.
“Despite all their contributions … Latino residents continue to face disparities in several key areas preventing the community from achieving its fullest potential,” Solis added.
She pointed to issues such as lower graduation rates, disproportionate access to health care, rent burdens and reduced access to county infrastructure.
The board instructed the county CEO to present a State of Latinidad in Los Angeles County report biannually to the board, in collaboration with community partners and academics.
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