Millie Herrera elected to lead Florida Democratic Hispanics

The new leader of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida, Millie Herrera of Miami, aims to energize and expand Democratic Party activities for the approaching 2008 elections.

The Cuba-born Ms. Herrera was elected unanimously Saturday at a meeting in Orlando of delegates from Democratic Hispanic caucuses from Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough counties.

“We will soon establish a Democratic caucus in Lee County, and plans are moving along for one in Osceola County,” she said.

Joe Garcia, chair of the Miami-Dade County Democrats, welcomed the election of the activist and Hispanic leader. “We are very proud of Millie Herrera and know it will help us build toward victory in 2008,” Garcia said.

She and other officers will be installed Oct. 27 at the Florida Democratic Party convention in Orlando, where U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, is the featured speaker both for the state party convention and the Hispanic caucus’ side session.

Other officers elected are Michael Suarez of Hillsborough County, first vice president; Andrew Torres of Broward County, second vice president; Arthur Costa of Miami-Dade, treasurer, and Cathy Bartolati of Hillsborough County, secretary.