FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will discuss a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform at its next work session meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.
Supporters of the resolution (see resolution below), are urged to attend the meeting and show their support, the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council reported in a media release.
“We need you there. Some may argue that it is not the place of local government to take a stand on national issues. But we believe that when our community is being so negatively impacted by lack of federal action, we have an obligation as a city to make a public statement to our Congressional representatives,” the Interfaith Council reported. “Let’s pack City Hall to show that we are not giving up on fair immigration reform. If you would like to speak in support of the resolution, please contact us so that we can coordinate our comments.”
The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council can be reached by sending an email to naic.iaf@gmail.com or by calling 928-600-2575.
“… In advance of the meeting, please contact City Council members by email or phone to urge them to support the resolution,” the Interfaith Council reported. “They can be reached collectively at council@flagstaffaz.gov. or 928-213-2015.”
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Resolution in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Whereas the community of Flagstaff is directly and indirectly affected by the lack of adequate federal action on comprehensive immigration reform with resultant negative impact on families, economics, schools, and law enforcement,
And acknowledging the previous public statements by cities, communities, businesses and individuals (locally and statewide) which support the Arizona Accord and other such public statements calling for comprehensive immigration reform by groups such as the Arizona Chamber and the Flagstaff 40.
We thereby call on our federal representatives to enact federal immigration reform that reflects these basic, essential principles:
- The essential economic role immigrants play as workers and taxpayers in our community. We support policies that establish an ongoing, improved process for meeting our nation’s workforce needs, while simultaneously protecting all workers.
- Strong, safe families are the foundation of successful communities. We champion policies that support family unity and families’ abilities to work productively and contribute in safety to our community.
- Immigrants and their families in our community need a way to become productive, contributing members of society. We support policies that establish a fair path toward legal status and citizenship for those who want to contribute to this country’s wellbeing.