File #: 17-340    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/27/2017 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 4/4/2017 Final action:
Title: Discussion regarding the possibility of Lake County declaring that it is a place of trust and safety for immigrants who work in our community
Sponsors: Tina Scott

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MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                                                               Board of Supervisors                                                               

FROM:                                          Tina Scott, 4th District Supervisor

DATE:                                                               April 4, 2017

SUBJECT:                                          Discussion regarding the possibility of Lake County declaring that it is a place of trust and safety for immigrants who work in our community

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

 

During our April 4, 2017 agenda, I am requesting an opportunity to engage in discussion with the full Board, regarding the possibility of Lake County declaring that it is a place of trust and safety for immigrants who work in our community.  The recent flooding on Clear Lake forced the evacuation of dozens of local residents who live in lakeside mobile home parks in Lakeport.  A number of those residents are undocumented local Ag workers who have feared that while under evacuation, their immigration status could come to light, leading to possible deportation.  These workers play a very important part in our local Ag industry and the Lake County economy.  I am requesting that the Board consider directing staff to prepare a resolution in support of our local immigrant community.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:                      _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted

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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):  None

 

STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None

 

Recommended Action

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  Possible direction to staff.