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From left: Harris County Judge-elect Letitia Plummer, an unidentified panelist, and Fort Bend Community members attend IAPAC’s Meet & Greet with Texas Candidates, fostering dialogue
County Judge-elect Dexter McCoy at IAPAC’s Democratic County Judge Candidates Forum. between candidates and voters and encouraging civic engagement.

judicial system, and issues affecting A Commitment to Unity and can democracy. party lines.
our families and future generations. Shared Values We extend our heartfelt appreci-
As a nonpartisan, secular orga- This election also reminds us that ation to IAPAC’s leadership, board The Work of Democracy Continues
nization, IAPAC remains committed democracy is strongest when we re- members, volunteers, and commu- While the elections have con-
to bringing communities and elected spect our differences and recognize nity partners whose dedication has cluded, our civic responsibility does
leaders together, encouraging in- our shared humanity. Hatred, prej- made these initiatives possible. Spe- not end at the ballot box. We must re-
formed participation, and building udice, and division have no place in cial recognition goes to Dr. Roopa main informed, engaged, and willing
relationships across political and cul- our communities or our democracy. Gir, Founder and Past President of to work together on issues that affect
tural divides. Our goal is not simply Regardless of political affiliation, IAPAC, whose leadership and long- our families, communities, and future
to encourage voting, but to foster sus- we must rise above divisive rhetoric, standing commitment to civic edu- generations.
tained civic engagement and ensure reject intolerance, and work together cation and community engagement Democracy is strengthened not
that our community has a meaningful to protect the dignity, freedoms, and have helped build meaningful rela- by the victory of any one party, but by
voice in decisions affecting its future. opportunities that define our Ameri- tionships with elected leaders across the participation of its people.

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