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From left to right: Council members Dennis Shim, Javier Acosta, Lauren Larkin, Ray Penabad, Mayor Anthony Suarez, Russell Castelli, and Hugo Jimenez.![Ridgefield_Council]()
Ridgefield Mayor Anthony Suarez, far left, and Councilman Ray Penabad, far right, are among the four Hispanics on the town's governing body. A member of the town's emergency management services speaks to the officials about the need for changes in stipends and shifts to attract more members.![Ridgefield_Hugo_House]()
Ridgefield Borough Council members Hugo Jimenez, left, Ray Penabad, center, and Javier Acosta, right.![Ridgefield_Javier_Ray]()
Ridgefield Borough Council members Ray Penabad, left, and Javier Acosta, right.![Ridgefield_Deli]()
Dominick Trentacusti, a worker at a local deli in Ridgefield.![Ridgefield_Council_Side_Shot]()
Ridgefield Borough Council members Javier Acosta, center, and Ray Penabad, right at a recent meeting.In Ridgefield, N.J., Latinos Buck Nationwide Trend
Latinos comprise just 21 percent of Ridgefield, N.J.'s population, but they make up half the City Council, and have the mayoralty.
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- In Ridgefield, N.J., Latinos Buck Nationwide Trend
