10 Reasons Why Raul Should Be Our Next Congressman

1. OPPOSES GEORGE BUSH'S WAR IN IRAQ
   Raul supports a responsible and immediate phased withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq.
   
   
2. SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE
   Raul publicly urged our congressmen to support the SCHIP bill that would have provided over 730,000 children in Florida with access to healthcare and characterized George Bush's veto as "shocking."
   
   
3. A PRO-GROWTH DEMOCRAT
   Raul's tenure as mayor brought about Hialeah's greatest and longest period of economic growth and prosperity.
   
   
4. A LEGACY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
   Raul was elected to eight terms as mayor of Hialeah and left behind a legacy of groundbreaking infrastructure and transportation improvement projects.
   
   
5. A CHAMPION FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS
   As mayor Raul Martinez created an affordable housing program for Hialeah, without raising taxes, that is now a national model for excellence.
   
   
6. A FREE CUBA BY UNITING CUBAN FAMILIES
   Mayor Martinez is a strong opponent of the Bush/Diaz-Balart restrictions on Cuban-Americans that wish to visit their relatives on the island and send them aid. Change on the island must come from within and we must aid and support those who want change in Cuba.
   
   
7. A FRIEND OF SMALL BUSINESSES
   Small businesses in Hialeah saw historic gains under the Martinez administration.
   
   
8. PROVEN LEADERSHIP
   Raul has over 30 years of leadership in our community.
   
   
9. PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
   Environmental issues took top priority during the Martinez administration. Raul oversaw the planting of over 40,000 trees and the creation of a drainage system that purified Hialeah's drinking water.
   
   
10. EDUCATION COMES FIRST
    Raul Martinez created dozens of satellite libraries throughout the city of Hialeah, that provided free internet access to kids. He also created incentives for small local businesses to invest in public schools.