LIBRE Action Endorses Erika Booth for House District 35

(Osceola, FL) – The LIBRE Initiative Action Cites Booth’s Support for Educational Freedom in Endorsement

Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action issued a statement endorsing Erika Booth – a candidate for the 35th district in the Florida House of Representatives.

In addition to mailers and digital ads, LIBRE Action will mobilize its grassroots army of volunteers and activists in central Florida in support of Erika Booth.

David Santiago, senior advisor to LIBRE Action, issued the following statement:

In order to continue building on the great strides we are making as a state, it is imperative that we elect strong policy champions like Erika Booth who are committed to growing our economy and expanding educational freedom for all.

As a business owner and a former educator, Erika will bring this valuable experience to Tallahassee. We are excited to share with central Florida’s Hispanic community why we should support Erika Booth and her candidacy to join the Florida House of Representatives.

ICYMI: NBC, CNN Español, Newsweek Cover LIBRE Action’s Engagement in Georgia Senate Runoff Election

(Atlanta, GA) – The LIBRE Initiative Action’s recent endorsement for Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate Runoff Election has gained national attention from NBC, CNN Español, and Newsweek.

Some Excerpts from The News Stories:

NBC News | Nicole Acevedo: Groups ramp up efforts to mobilize Latino voters in Georgia Senate runoff election

“David Casas of the conservative grassroots group The LIBRE Initiative Action in Georgia is aiming to show Hispanic voters the economic policy differences between Walker and Warnock.

LIBRE spokesperson Ciara Kennedy-Mercer said in an email Wednesday that the group plans on doing this mainly through media and digital advertising as well as social media ‘to highlight how Herschel Walker’s policy positions would be better to generate economic growth and opportunities.’

‘Additionally, we are knocking doors with Americans for Prosperity-Action,’ another conservative grassroots group, Kennedy-Mercer said.” Read the complete NBC News article here.

Newsweek | Adrian Carrasquillo: Warnock Campaign, Allies Try to Squeeze Out More Latino Voters for Runoff

“The LIBRE Initiative Action, a conservative grassroots group that is active in key battleground states, told Newsweek it is engaging Hispanics on the Georgia runoff with a ‘laser-focused economic contrast between the candidates on jobs and the economy’ and why they believe Warnock does not hold the right policy positions to take the community on the best economic path forward.” Read the full Newsweek story here.

CNN Español | Gustavo Valdes: Conoce qué está en juego en la segunda vuelta electoral en Georgia

Watch the full interview here.

Pictured: David Casas, director of grassroots operations for The LIBRE Initiative Action-Georgia.

ICYMI: Washington Post Covers LIBRE Action Mobilizing Voters for Yesli Vega

(Arlington, VA) – The Washington Post covered The LIBRE Initiative Action’s (LIBRE Action) grassroots operation mobilizing Latino voters in Virginia’s 7th congressional district in support of candidate Yesli Vega. The article highlights LIBRE Actions principle-based approach to endorsing candidates. Read the article here:

Excerpts from the article “Hispanic voters could be ‘key’ in competitive Vega-Spanberger race” my Meagan Flynn:

“Libre Action… an organization advocating Hispanic prosperity and a conservative policy approach — endorsed Vega…

‘This is another example of the Hispanic community flexing its muscle in elections,’ said Michael Monrroy, an adviser to Libre Action, over empanadas at Arepas Capitol in Dale City before a day of door-knocking. ‘It’s great to see more diversity, but is that the only goal? Absolutely not. Anyone who advances some of our policy ideals, they don’t have to be Hispanic — but she is, and a personal story is very powerful with a voter when they can relate.’

On a recent Saturday, both Libre in Action and CASA in Action were out in force advocating for their candidates…”

To read the entire article click here.

Rep. Elect Juan Ciscomani Win Powered by LIBRE Action

Rep. Elect Juan Ciscomani Win Powered by LIBRE Action

Latino Political Group Knocked on over 6K Doors and Made Nearly 80K Calls

(Tucson, Arizona) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of the Hispanic community, issued a statement congratulating Rep. Elect Juan Ciscomani after winning his election to represent Arizona’s 6th congressional district.

LIBRE Initiative Action activists knocked on over 6,000 doors and made 78,000 phone calls to energize Hispanic voters in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District.

Fernando Gonzales, advisor to LIBRE Action, issued the following statement shortly after the race was called for Ciscomani: 

“The voters of Arizona’s 6th congressional district sent a strong message to Washington: the status quo is unacceptable. It’s time for fresh leadership to bring down inflation, reduce unnecessary federal spending, secure our border and stop with the business as usual. Juan Ciscomani represents the change the people of Arizona desperately need. We congratulate him on his hard-fought victory and look forward to working with him to ensure that we can improve our country’s immigration system and expand economic opportunity for all Arizonans.”

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For interviews with a representative from LIBRE Action please contact Israel Ortega at (202) 345-9130 or Wadi Gaitan at (301) 356-2911. 

LIBRE Action Helps Power State Rep. Paul Renner, Juan Carlos Porras, Carolina Amesty, Alexis Calatayud, Juan Fernandez-Barquin in Electoral Wins

LIBRE Action Helps Power State Rep. Paul Renner, Juan Carlos Porras, Carolina Amesty, Alexis Calatayud, Juan Fernandez-Barquin in Electoral Wins

Latino Political Group Mobilized Latino Voters in Sunshine State 

(Tallahassee, Florida) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of the Hispanic community, issued a statement congratulating State Rep. Paul Renner, Juan Carlos Porras, Alexis Calatayud, Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Carolina Amesty in winning their respective races to serve in the Florida Legislature.

LIBRE Action’s efforts included mailers, digital ads, phone calls and door knocking.

Juan Martinez, spokesperson for LIBRE Action, issued the following statement following the electoral wins:

“What distinguishes LIBRE Action from other groups is that we are engaging with first time voters, independents, and even left of center voters who are looking for real solutions to our community’s most pressing needs. 

In our conversations with voters, we helped folks make the connection that Florida is thriving because we have a Legislature committed to enacting pro-growth economic policies – and that now, more than ever, we need to double down on what’s working.

 

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Monica de la Cruz: Nearly 80K Latinos Engaged by The LIBRE Initiative Action

Monica de la Cruz: Nearly 80K Latinos Engaged by The LIBRE Initiative Action

Latino Political Group Made Nearly 40K Calls and Knocked on Nearly 40K Doors in Support of de la Cruz

(McAllen, TX) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of the Hispanic community, issued a statement congratulating Rep.-Elect Monica de la Cruz after winning her race to represent Texas’ 15th congressional district.

As part of their canvassing efforts, LIBRE Action knocked on nearly 40,000 doors and made close to 40,000 phone calls in support of De la Cruz.

Jorge Martinez, advisor to LIBRE Action, issued the following statement after the race was called for Rep. Elect Monica de la Cruz:

“Make no mistake. This was a hard-fought election, where every vote mattered. But in the end, the people of South Texas made their voices heard by electing Monica de la Cruz.

LIBRE Action focused its efforts by reaching independent, unaligned, and even left of center voters by zeroing in on the destructive policies coming out of Washington making it harder for hard working South Texans to live out their version of the American Dream.

It’s clear that this message resonated with voters in Texas’ 15th congressional district who voted to send De la Cruz so that she can go to Washington and reverse the destructive economic policies contributing to rising inflation. We look forward to working with Rep.- Elect De la Cruz in Washington.” 

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AFP Action, LIBRE Action, CVA Action Congratulate Ted Budd for Winning The U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina

Raleigh, NC—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action, The LIBRE Initiative Action, and Concerned Veterans for American Action congratulated Rep. Ted Budd for winning his race for the U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina.  

The grassroots groups contacted voters in support of Rep. Budd in North Carolina, with LIBRE Action leading outreach to the Hispanic community and CVA Action engaging the veteran community. Together, they sent over 7.9 million voter contact mailings, knocked on 763,224 doors, and made over a million phone calls across the state.  

Tyler Voigt, senior advisor to Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina, congratulated Rep. Budd after the race was called: 

“With Ted Budd in the Senate, North Carolinians can be confident that there is a principled voice advancing their interests and leading on the issues they care about most: empowering American innovation, restraining government spending, and ensuring every American has the opportunity to succeed.” 

Jeffrey Baldwin, senior advisor to The LIBRE Initiative Action-North Carolina, released the following statement: 

“North Carolina’s Latino community will be better off with Senator Ted Budd representing them in the U.S. Senate. During his time as a U.S. Representative, Congressman Budd demonstrated principled leadership and fiscal responsibility. We look forward to partnering with him to pass freedom-minded policies that increase opportunities for North Carolinians and get our economy back on track.” 

Jose Ramos, strategic director to Concerned Veterans for America Action-North Carolina, commented on the win: 

“Tar Heel State veterans and military communities now have a proven ally representing them in the U.S. Senate. We saw what Congressman Budd was able to accomplish as an advocate for veterans in the House of Representatives, and we’re eager for his principled leadership in the Senate – to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington, remove bureaucratic barriers for veterans, and pave the way for a better future for all Americans.” 

Background: 

Americans for Prosperity Action leverages a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support our endorsed candidates.  

During the 2022 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 2 million telephone calls, 5.5 million door knocks, and more than 69 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation.

The LIBRE Initiative Action support champions who promote positive policies that eliminate barriers to opportunities and build the broad coalitions in Washington needed to make them a reality. Our vision is to build movements of millions around policies that lead to a society of mutual benefit – where people succeed by helping others improve their lives – and to break the internal and external barriers that prevent people from realizing their potential. 

Concerned Veterans for America Action is committed to electing champions for positive policies that promote the well-being, prosperity, and self-sufficiency of not only veterans, but also their families and their communities. But it doesn’t stop there. Veterans across the country have fought to preserve America’s prosperity. They know things like an unsustainable national debt, limitations on free expression, and a failing veterans’ health care system are challenges that should be overcome to improve the lives of not just veterans, but all Americans. To that end, CVA Action will work vigorously to elect leaders who will remove these domestic barriers to prosperity. 

LIBRE Action Mobilized Latino Voters in Support of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar in Re-election Victories

LIBRE Action Mobilized Latino Voters in Support of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar in Re-election Victories

Latino Political Group Knocked on Nearly 180K Doors and Made More than 145K Calls

(Tallahassee, Florida) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of the Hispanic community, issued a statement congratulating Gov. Ron De Santis and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar for winning their respective reelection races.

The LIBRE Initiative Action activists knocked on nearly 180K doors and made more than 145K phone calls to energize Hispanic voters in Florida in support of DeSantis and Salazar.

Juan Martinez, advisor to The LIBRE Initiative Action, issued the following statement following the respective electoral wins:

“Latino voters in Florida know that good policy does not happen by accident and is why the Sunshine State is seen as a beacon of freedom and economic mobility. It takes bold leadership from our elected officials and a commitment to bottom-up solutions and a belief in people – and not big government.

In his time in office, Gov. Ron De Santis has enacted pro-growth economic policies to expand opportunity and prosperity for all. And in Washington, South Floridians know that that they can count on Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar to take on big issues for our country – including ways to improve our country’s broken immigration system.

We are happy to have supported both Salazar and DeSantis and look forward to working with them in Tallahassee and Washington to improve the lives of all Floridians.”

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LIBRE Initiative Action Unveils Small Business Coalition in Support of Juan Ciscomani

LIBRE Initiative Action Unveils Small Business Coalition in Support of Juan Ciscomani

Latino Political Group Will Help Mobilize Latino Vote in Support of Ciscomani

PRESS RELEASE 10/19/2022
(Tucson, AZ) –  Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of the Hispanic community, unveiled a coalition of Latino business owners, entrepreneurs and job creators who plan to support Juan Ciscomani – a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s 6th congressional district.

The small business coalition will be chaired by Lea Márquez Peterson, an entrepreneur, and a former president and CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of commerce. 
Co-chairing the coalition will be Jaime S. Chamberlain, president/owner of Chamberlain Distributing Inc., importer of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables, and former Chairman of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, an organization representing American importers who market over 5 billion dollars’ worth of Mexican produce thought North America. 
Jaime has been in the produce business in Nogales Arizona for 35 years. He is the current President/Owner of Chamberlain Distributing Inc., a 51-year-old company established by his family in 1971. He is currently the Chairman of the BOD of Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority and serves on the Boards of Tucson based SUN CORRIDOR Inc., and the Executive Board of Directors of the Arizona-Mexico Commission as Secretary and Co-Chairman of the Ports and Infrastructure Committee.
Jaime is also Past Chairman of the BOD of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and Chairman Emeritus of St. Andrews Children’s Clinic. He is also a member of Southern Arizona Leadership Council and the Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments. Chamberlain was named 2015 Hispanic Business Man of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

 

The coalition will also include eight other Tucson Hispanic small business owners who are creating jobs and opportunity for the local Tucson community.

Lea Márquez Peterson and Jaime S. Chamberlain issued the following statement after announcing the small business coalition:

 “The small business community is the backbone of Arizona’s economy. Unfortunately, Washington’s policies are making it increasingly harder for small business owners and entrepreneurs to grow and expand. We desperately need new representation in Washington to ensure that small business owners and local job creators can thrive and prosper. When this happens, we all benefit.”

Peterson and Chamberlain continued:

“Juan Ciscomani has a proven track record of fighting for small business owners throughout his professional career and know that he will push back against reckless spending, higher taxes and unnecessary red tape stifling economic productivity. Arizona small business owners cannot thrive under the current Washington leadership. Juan Ciscomani is the leader small business owners in Arizona desperately need.”

Click Here to Read LIBRE Action endorsement of Juan Ciscomani 

Full List of Small Business Coalition

Lea Márquez Peterson

Chairwoman Márquez Peterson was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in November 2020. She was sworn-in on January 4, 2021 and elected by her fellow commissioners to lead the Commission as Chair.

Prior to November 2020, Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson was appointed to the Commission by Governor Doug Ducey in May 2019. With her appointment, she became the first Latina to serve in a statewide office in the state of Arizona. She is the only commissioner who is not from Maricopa County. Her first term ends in 2025. She will be eligible to run for a second in 2024.

Lea has been an entrepreneur in Arizona for many years and supports Arizona’s small business community and economic development. She was honored to be selected as the 2022 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year by the United States Hispanic Chamber. She served as the President/CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber from 2009 until November of 2018 and the Executive Director of Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) from 2005 to 2009. While Lea was serving as President/CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber in 2013, the Tucson Hispanic Chamber was recognized by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the Hispanic Chamber of the Year. Lea lives in Tucson with her husband and two children.

Jaime S. Chamberlain

Jaime has been in the produce business in Nogales Arizona for 33 years. He is the current President/Owner of Chamberlain Distributing Inc., an almost 50-year-old company established by his family in 1971. He serves on the Board of Directors of Tucson based SUN CORRIDOR Inc., and the Executive Board of Directors of the Arizona-Sonora Commission as Secretary and Co-Chairman of the Ports and Infrastructure Committee. Jaime is also Past Chairman of the BOD of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. Chamberlain was named 2015 Hispanic Business Man of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Carlos Ruiz

Co-Chair

Born in Tucson, AZ as a 6th generation Arizonan.  Carlos attended the University of Arizona and earned a BS in Material Science and Engineering.  After graduation he started a 35-year career in Materials Engineering and raw material Supply Chain Management.

A desire to start his own business resulted in developing a raw material business model and researching Tucson as a location to start the business.  He founded HT Metals in 2003 as a distributor of ready to manufacture custom transformed raw material. The business has 5 full-time employees.  While most customers are in the Tucson and Phoenix area, HT Metals has had some success exporting to Sonora, Mexico.

Carlos became active in the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and was elected to its Board of Directors where he served as the Treasurer and Chairman.  In 2012 he was appointed to the Tanque Verde Unified School District Governing Board.  In 2016, he was re-elected to the TVUSD Governing Board and was chosen to be its Board President.  Carlos currently serves as the Chair of the Pima County Small Business Commission and is a member of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools.

Dominic J. Escamilla

Co-Chair

Dominic is a husband, father of three, a business owner and volunteer with local charities. Born and raised in Tucson Dominic grew up working at his father’s welding business, Escamilla’s Welding. He later started a twenty-year career in the restaurant industry including El Charro Café, Sysco Foodservices and Dominic’s Downtown Café. In 2007 he opened his current business, a COUNTRY Financial agency and now works as a Financial Advisor specializing in Business Retirement Services and life insurance. He serves on the Whish Makers’ Council for Make-A-Wish of Southern Arizona, the board for Boys & Girls Club of Tucson, and the planning committee for the AZ Bowl.

Business Members:

HT Metals

Owner Carlos Ruiz

https://www.htmetals.com/

Goldman Sachs 10,00 Small Businesses Alumni. Our vision is to be Arizona’s premier provider of ready to manufacture custom transformed raw material. We achieve this by providing the raw material sourcing along with a variety of value-added services so that you, our customer, can focus on the manufacturing processes, growth and prosperity of your business.

Distributor of metals and raw materials for use in various manufacturing industries- aerospace, medical, machinery.  Since 2003, HT Metals has helped a wide range of people, businesses, and organizations get the raw materials they need to thrive.

EmV Design Build – Tucson 

Owner- Edith Villalobos-Zamora

http://www.emvdesignbuild.com/

When I started EmV Design Build, LLC., my idea was to marry beautiful and unique design elements into spaces through the use of finishes and color, with the technical side of construction to produce designs that can stand as art pieces and can be constructed at any given price point.

I believe that every remodeling and construction job can be fun, but only when planned appropriately and budgeted with the final design concept and selections in mind. Project after project, my belief is proven correct, leaving my clients happy in their space.

~ Edith Villalobos-Zamora

Small design and home improvement consulting company. EmV Design Build provides clients a “turn-key” project by providing a one-stop professional and one point of contact for the design and construction process.

Mrs. Roofing

Owner- Vanessa Larios

https://skyland-roofing.com/

Tucson, AZ

Commercial and Residential roofing contractor. Construction and repair. Mrs. Roofing is a woman ran roofing company that specializes in flat roof coatings and shingle roofs.

Our mission is to help woman become self-dependent and get all types of resources to become a better version of themselves.

Turn Downtown Spa

Owner Crystal Arvizu

https://turndowntown.com/

Spa provides beauty and relaxation skin care services, waxing, massages, permanent makeup, and their own line of skin care products.

Crystal Owner, Licensed Esthetician and Nail technician, is passionate about skincare and knowledgeable about the nature and appreciation of natural beauty. She enjoys educating her guests, through good habits, small lifestyle changes and mindfulness you can have the skin you’ve always wanted.

Academy for Caregiving Excellence 

Owner Laura Oldaker

https://www.academyon-demand.com/

Offers courses for people interested in working at adult care facilities; Certification courses include Nursing Assistant, Assisted Living Care, and Assisted Living Management.

Gannde Business Associates

Owner Elizabeth Gonzales Gann

Elizabeth Gann MBA BA CNC was named the National Minority Female Entrepreneur of the United States in 2005. She created a multi-million dollar company, JanCo Janitorial, which started with one part-time employee (herself). She has been recognized as the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Women of the Year. She has also received the YWCA Leadership Award, Ana Maria Arias Award and numerous other honors.

The Real Estate Resource Center

Owner Tina Cramp

https://www.rercaz.com/

Real Estate school. Courses meet the requirements set by the state for those interested in real estate professions in Arizona. Also provides required Continuous Education classes for license renewals. Classes are provided live, mostly in Pinal and Pima counties, or online for students that live in remote areas of the state or prefer the virtual setting.

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For interviews with a representative from LIBRE Action, please contact Israel Ortega 202-345-9130 or Wadi Gaitan, 301-356-2911

 

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Rep. Yvette Herrell Earns LIBRE Action Endorsement

Grassroots Political Latino Organization Will Mobilize New Mexico’s Latino Population for Herrell

(Albuquerque, NM ) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative Action (LIBRE Action) announced its support for Rep. Yvette Herrell for U.S. Congress. LIBRE Action will leverage the full weight of its grassroots army and tactics to turn out Latino voters in support of Rep. Herrell through Election Day.

LIBRE Action-NM Advisor Jonathan Olivas released the following statement on the endorsement:

“New Mexicans are suffering because of Washington’s big-government approach, driving up costs and restricting access to sustainable work, especially in the energy field—a top industry in New Mexico.

Rep. Herrell will continue to be a leader in the energy space and work to unleash energy abundance. She is committed to further cutting red tape in the labor sector and health care field. Rep. Herrell will help get our economy back on track by being a diligent steward with every taxpayer dollar.

Rep. Yvette Herrell is a principled leader who will work to empower Americans, not the government. LIBRE Action will work relentlessly to garner support for Rep. Yvette Herrell through Election Day.”

Background:

The LIBRE Initiative Action, is a group committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that promote the wellbeing of New Mexico and the Hispanic community across the country