Obtain the “American dream” of home ownership for Latinos and the opportunity for Latino businesses to thrive. Homes are the biggest transition of intergenerational wealth, often a means for funding retirement and college education.
2014 Policy Platform
Increase home ownership with appropriate support including home ownership literacy
Reduce home foreclosures and predatory lending practices
Increase the minimum wage in Colorado
Prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, race, or national origin among employees for work in “equivalent jobs”
Develop and implement strategies for incubating new businesses, including access to legal services, access to capital, access to markets, and training
Increase community college job training for expanding industries and workforce training and development
Support local government investment in cooperative small business development programs
