Lancaster’s first Latino mayor reassures immigrant community: ‘You are safe in Lancaster’

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Lancaster is making history. For the first time in 44 years, the Red Rose City will be led by a Latino mayor.

Jaime Arroyo, who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Lancaster, was inaugurated Monday, a milestone moment for a city where nearly half of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

Arroyo said his top priority is building trust and ensuring all residents—regardless of background—feel safe and heard…

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