Description
Title: Appointment of Jesús A. Valencia, 2322 Summit Ave., Columbus, OH 43202 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (resume attached).
Summary
The document outlines the professional and educational journey of Jesús A. Valencia, a first-generation Mexican-American actively engaged in legislative processes affecting the City of Columbus. As a Commissioner on the City’s Commission on Immigrant & Refugee Affairs, Valencia advises officials on critical issues like city safety, housing equity, and language access, directly impacting underrepresented communities. Valencia’s work in drafting policy memos and supporting outreach projects aims to enhance equity and representation for 3.7 million Ohio residents. His initiatives, such as establishing Ohio's first Latiné legislative caucus, reflect a commitment to mobilizing marginalized voices in civic engagement and policy advocacy, thereby fostering a more inclusive governance framework in Columbus.