The number of Mexican Americans that are registered to vote in the upcoming citywide elections is surprisingly small, despite the fact they make up a significant portion of the population.

"We have very few people registered to vote. First and second generation Mexicans can vote, but they aren't registered," said Isabel Navarro, President of Casa Mexico, a non-profit that provides educational and job consulting services, in addition to referring immigrants to various hospitals when they need medical care.

Navarro explained that many eligible voters ignore the importance of going to the polls.

"The elections are approaching on September 14, and although we are a large community and well-established in many parts of the city, we still don't have the representation we deserve," Navarro maintained.

Navarro said that part of the problem is the lack of social awareness among the community in this part of the country.

"Our community is concerned about our issues, but forgets about public service and activism within our neighborhoods. In reality, activism is limited," she asserted.

Navarro urged young adults to participate and to give the Mexican community in New York City a voice.

"Many young people in secondary school drop out. They are citizens. We believe that they can generate an important change if they decide to exercise their vote and elect representatives that will recognize us as a community," said Navarro.