PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL PASSES HISTORIC IMMIGRANT RIGHTS RESOLUTION
Immigrants, Refugees & Allies Show United Support

In a political environment that is increasingly hostile toward immigrants, Portland's City Council sided with justice on Wednesday October 18th, 2006, when they passed a resolution that reaffirms the City of Portland's commitment to the inclusion of immigrants and refugees in civic and public life [click here to read the resolution]. The resolution also creates a task force charged with identifying barriers to inclusion and exploring workable solutions for the City of Portland. Immigrants, refugees and allies testified in support of the historic resolution, many of whom provided emotional and touching testimony about the hardships they have experienced in Portland. When the final vote was counted and unanimously (5 to 0) approved by Council, the crowd erupted into cheers, claps and even tears.

VISIT THE MAYOR'S BLOG AND THANK THE COUNCIL!

Mayor Tom Potter has an online blog, where community members can post comments. We encourage you to post a message of thanks to him and to the council for helping to expand democracy to all Portland residents. Visit the Mayor's Blog.

PHOTOS FROM THE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RESOLUTION HEARING
Photos Courtesy of Josh Eddings, www.coyoteco.com

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