Matos: Should we protect children or landlords? - El Tiempo Hispano

Op-Ed– Matos: Time for politicians to choose between protecting children and protecting landlors/¿Debemos proteger a los niños o a los arrendadores? - Hoy en Delaware

By Maria Matos Sometimes elected officials in Delaware are able to make everyone on both sides of an issue happy. But other times, they need to choose sides. Unfortunately, the issue of protecting Delaware’s children from lead poisoning has become one of those issues where legislators must decide which side they are on. Childhood lead poisoning is an enormous problem in Delaware. The state tests young children for elevated lead levels in their b…

EspañolEnglish Matos: Should we protect children or landlords? María Matos is the president and executive director of the Latin American Center in Wilmington. Sometimes elected officials in Delaware manage to please every side of a matter. But, on other occasions, they must take sides. Unfortunately, the issue of protecting Delaware children from lead poisoning has become one of those issues where legislators must choose one side. Infant lead po…