Olga Diaz
Encyclopedia
Olga Diaz is a U.S.
politician. , Diaz is a member of the city council
of Escondido, California
. She is notable as the first Latina
and a liberal Democrat
elected to the generally conservative council.
Diaz graduated from Santa Clara University
. She is married to an Escondido police officer and owns two coffee shops in Escondido.
Diaz had unsuccessfully run in the 2006 city council election. She won in November 2008 with support not only from urban areas with a liberal voting pattern, but also from affluent areas that normally vote for conservatives.
Diaz's election to the council changed the majority position of the council on immigration issues. The Escondido City Council had become known as the "city without pity" for illegal immigrants. But as a result of Diaz' election, discussions about implementing controversial immigration laws ended.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician. , Diaz is a member of the city council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
of Escondido, California
Escondido, California
Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating...
. She is notable as the first Latina
Hispanic and Latino Americans
Hispanic or Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.1990 Census of Population and Housing: A self-designated classification for people whose origins...
and a liberal Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
elected to the generally conservative council.
Diaz graduated from Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
. She is married to an Escondido police officer and owns two coffee shops in Escondido.
Diaz had unsuccessfully run in the 2006 city council election. She won in November 2008 with support not only from urban areas with a liberal voting pattern, but also from affluent areas that normally vote for conservatives.
Diaz's election to the council changed the majority position of the council on immigration issues. The Escondido City Council had become known as the "city without pity" for illegal immigrants. But as a result of Diaz' election, discussions about implementing controversial immigration laws ended.
External links
- Olga Diaz at OlgaDiaz.com (official councilmember website)