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zatarain is now a member of the parks commission. he sneaked into the united n ates from mexico when he was 13 to be with his mother. >> i want to do something better for my city, and i want to represent everyone, including the undocumented community. >> reporter: but at the same time, do you take responsibility ear the fact that you're currently breaking federal law of the united states? >> you know, the fact that i'm here illegally, i understand that, but it's a reality that we have to deal with. i want people to understand that we come here wanting a better future, and once we're here, we love this country. future, and once we're here, we to make this country proud of having us here. >> reporter: undocumented immigrants make up more than 15% of the population of huntington trk. mayor karina macias says it's time to give them a voice in city government. but are you sending a message that you can break the law and be rewarded for that? message >> i don't think so. you're not going to get rid of them. >>u're not going to deport them. >> reporter: so what do you do? ou you know, you have to engage those individuals in a positive way. >> those positions could have been given to an american. >> reporter: those opposed say