Modesto, California

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that Modesto, California, is changing quickly from a primarily white community to one that is more heavily Latino populated. The writer is concerned that political issues regarding the city's government will continue to be raised by this new population concentration. The paper stresses that the people of all backgrounds who have lived in the city for all their lives do not want to see it fractionalized. The writer describes the proactive initiatives the community is undertaking to encourage Latino voters, political participation and better police relations.

From the Paper:

"Modesto is also being asked by the NAACP to begin a discussion with police agencies around Modesto concerning complaints of brutality. The organization did not say how many complaints were received, but name an incident last September when 17 people were arrested following a riot outside a concert in Modesto. This indicates that there is also friction between the city police and the smaller black population, as well."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ashton, A. (February 4, 2007). Modesto's Election Dilemma: Critics say replacing at- large council races will district ones will give minorities clout. Modesto Bee. Retrieved August 19, 2007. http://www.greatvalley.org/news/in_the_news.aspx
• Barnard, C. (August 4, 2007) NAACP calls for Modesto cop brutality talks. NAACP. Retrieved August 19, 2007. http://naacpforums.naacp.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=238
• Bishop, E. (June 28, 2007). Modesto may change how it chooses council members. News 10. Retrieved August 17, 2007. http://www.topix.net/forum/city/modesto- ca/TH607MGREINMFGHES
• Epodunk.com. Retrieved August 20, 2007. www.epodunk.com.
• California Department of Finance. Research Department. Retrieved August 19, 2007 http://www.dof.ca.gov/Research/Research.asp

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