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    Spanish Speaking People Liaison

    Also known as:
    Governor's Office of Spanish Speaking People
    Ombudsman for Chicanos
    Active dates:1976-1978
    Authority:
    Executive Order 76-92A (Wendell Anderson, 15 September 1976)
    Function:

    Coordinate the development of plans and activities relating to Spanish-speaking people among the agencies of Minnesota state government and other agencies and persons.

    Preceded by:
    Migrant Affairs Task Force
    Migrant Services Coordinator
    Succeeded by:
    Spanish Speaking Affairs Council
    History:

    This liaison position was created via executive order by Gov. Wendell Anderson. In 1978 the Legislature expanded the work of this liaison position by creating the Spanish Speaking Affairs Council.
    Advisory to:
    Administration Department
    Agency heads:

    Jose Trejo (January 1977 - ?)
    Documents/Articles:
    Migrants: The future cries out for change. Minneapolis Star, 11/11/1977.
    Ombudsman for Chicanos says few aware of 'largest minority'. Minneapolis Tribune, 11/7/1977.
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1977.
    Job posting: Liaison for Spanish-speaking people. Minneapolis Tribune, 9/19/1976.
    Record last updated: 09/20/2024
     

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