public-safety

Praised the Holistic Intervention Partnership and urged the board to braid AB 109 funds to sustain housing support.

Inquired about access criteria and equity monitoring for the Holistic Intervention Partnership.

Urged the board to pass a binding immigration ordinance instead of a resolution, criticizing the board's hesitation.

Spoke on behalf of Indivisible groups supporting a strong ICE non-cooperation ordinance with contractor compliance.

Expressed fear among immigrant families regarding ICE enforcement and urged the board to pass a strong ordinance.

Called for closing contractor loopholes and passing an enforceable ordinance to protect undocumented residents.

Stressed that immigrants are hardworking community members who deserve protection from ICE intimidation.

Criticized past sheriff detention revenues and warned against cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Urged the board to pass an ordinance rather than a policy to ensure legal accountability.

Spoke from a faith perspective in support of protecting immigrant neighbors through a strong ordinance.

Described community fear in the Monument Corridor and urged the board to pass the ordinance without delay.

Urged the board to stand with immigrants and reject federal extortion threats regarding grant funding.

Shared her experience as a San Francisco librarian trained in non-cooperation protocols and urged a local ordinance.

Spoke for the League of Women Voters supporting an enforceable ordinance covering all county contractors and resources.

Expressed solidarity as a transgender individual with immigrants and called for binding local protections.

Questioned county participation in federal jail programs and urged stronger non-cooperation measures.

Criticized the draft policy for lacking enforcement mechanisms and urged passage of an ordinance.

Shared personal family fears and urged the board to enact a strong, loophole-free ordinance.

Urged the board to reject federal funding threats and pass a binding ordinance protecting immigrant residents.

Spoke for the Multi-Faith Action Coalition urging an enforceable ordinance to protect vulnerable residents.

Described her volunteer work at the Concord Immigration Court and urged the board to pass a real ordinance.

Spoke on behalf of Richmond Indivisible urging a strong ordinance and staff training on ICE encounters.

Highlighted recent ICE enforcement actions in Concord and urged closing contractor loopholes.

Represented Monument Impact urging an ordinance that closes contractor loopholes and ensures accountability.

Spoke as an ILRC attorney addressing federal funding concerns and citing legal precedents protecting sanctuary jurisdictions.

Expressed faith community support for an ordinance and raised concerns regarding data sharing.

Supported a strong ordinance and collaboration with regional efforts to protect immigrant communities.

Described the mental health impacts of immigration enforcement on children and families, urging an ordinance.

Urged the board to pass a strong non-cooperation ordinance without delay.

Stressed the importance of protecting civil liberties and passing a binding ordinance.

Spoke for Lift Up Contra Costa presenting petition signatures calling for an enforceable non-cooperation ordinance.

Discussed impacts on mental health services and community participation due to fear of enforcement.

Expressed opposition to the non-cooperation policy, arguing it hinders lawful immigration enforcement and public safety.

Shared incidents of ICE staging near Monument Impact and urged an enforceable ordinance.

Emphasized the economic dependence on immigrant workers in Lafayette and urged an enforceable ordinance.

Urged the board as a retired attorney to pass a binding ordinance with clear enforcement standards.

Stressed the difference between management and leadership, urging the board to take courageous action.

Urged Contra Costa to join neighboring Bay Area counties in passing a non-cooperation ordinance.

Spoke as a mother and Rising Juntos member urging an enforceable ordinance and contractor protections.

Spoke for Faith in Action East Bay warning against data sharing risks and urging an enforceable ordinance.

Urged the board to adopt an ordinance rather than a policy and restore contractor compliance sections.

Spoke for United Latino Voices urging a strong non-cooperation ordinance given the Concord immigration court.

Expressed concern over local enforcement incidents and urged passage of an ordinance.

Questioned how the county can support immigrant safety initiatives without a strong non-cooperation ordinance.

Shared children's fears regarding immigration enforcement and urged a strong ordinance.

Urged the board to pass the ordinance, stating that living in fear is not normal.

Expressed fear among families accessing medical care and urged a strong ordinance.

Spoke as a middle school teacher about students observing community standards and due process.