MADISON, WI – After attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Centro Hispano building in South Madison, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

“Today is a great day the City of Madison! I was so honored to be present for the ribbon-cutting on the wonderful new space that Centro Hispano will now occupy on Cypress Way. Centro Hispano has long been a place of gathering and unity for Madison’s Latino community, and I couldn’t be happier to see them grow into a larger, more modern building in the heart of South Madison.

It has been my honor to serve as Centro Hispano’s Representative, both for my 16 years on the Dane County Board of Supervisors and my time so far in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I have always made it a priority to advocate for Centro Hispano’s continued funding and development and have had the privilege of being a part of their strategic planning initiative to create a new community space. For 21 years, I have had the pleasure of watching how they have helped support and enrich South Madison.

Many congratulations and thanks to those who have dedicated themselves to serving and uplifting the Latino community in our city through Centro Hispano and to all those who helped make this dream a reality: I would especially like to salute and thank Executive Director Karen Menendez Coller, the Board of Directors, all staff, and Centro Hispano’s community partners for their hard work and determination to ensure Centro Hispano remains a thriving, flourishing community center connecting Latino residents in our city with cultural programming, advocacy services, and professional development opportunities.

With the opening of this building, Centro Hispano marks a new chapter in their long and vibrant history. I cannot wait to see how the organization will expand and strengthen its mission with the move into this new space.”