Immigrant Community Protection and Non-Cooperation Ordinance

Asked the council to pass an ordinance ending city cooperation with ICE unless ordered by a judicial warrant.

Expressed fear among immigrants and urged the council to pass a no-collaboration law with ICE.

Spoke about the fear and emotional distress in the immigrant community and how lack of trust hurts public safety.

Urged the council to protect immigrant families who are law-abiding neighbors and contribute greatly to the community.

Stood in solidarity urging an ice non-cooperation ordinance to stop migrant workers from living in fear.

Highlighted the history of immigrant contributions in Petaluma and urged the council to protect them now.

A long-time local business owner urged the community to support and fight for immigrant populations.

Represented local organizations and spoke out against detention centers and enforcement abuses.

Shared personal experiences growing up as a child of undocumented immigrants and urged adoption of the ordinance.

Spoke about the essential labor provided by immigrants and criticized federal enforcement methods.

Emphasized that public safety involves community safety and urged prompt action on the ordinance.

Shared family immigration background and expressed support for protecting community members.

Spoke as a school board trustee noting that school districts adopted similar policies successfully and urging the council to do so.

Criticized ICE practices and urged the city to adopt a non-cooperation ordinance reflecting community values.

Requested that the council agendize and pass an ICE non-cooperation ordinance promptly.