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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-03 CorrespondenceMarian Karr 3f(1) From: Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 3:26 PM To: Council Subject: TRASH REMOVAL Dear Council Members: There seems to be a continuing plot to devalue the center of Towncrest in order to devalue both property and the members of the community itself. This in the past has been part of the gentrification projects of the late 1950s. Litter is allowed to accumulate and soon the police do not answer calls giving the impression to the more affluent residents of the city that all the citizens in the community are criminals and that all the properties should be torn down because the immediate surroundings is a slum. We have 4 banks at the center of Towncrest. All are located in the area I am writing about. We also have 2 medical centers, a union hall, and a HyNee Market. If Towncrest were the decaying neighborhood it is rumored to be --these edifices would have been long gone. As part of a Summer Program that was issued during the Hayek administration, trash receptacle were given to various community groups. Someone was "assigned" to empty the trash and replace the plastic liner. This person is no longer able or willing to do so, and the trash piles up. I have called the City on several occasion to remove the trash because the location of the receptacle is on the main trash route at the Towncrest Bus stop on the 2700 block of Wayne Avenue. The trash was picked up on two occasions, but now the receptacle is filling up again. I was told that a "hunt" was being made for the responsible person, but I do not think this is ethical since most of the trash is coming from people outside the bounds of the original project. This "hunt" will cause ill feeling and ethnic resentment in the neighborhood. And it is in the best interest of law and order that this "hunt" be discontinued and the City pick up the trash as part of its regular schedule. Furthermore, I feel my neighborhood is being neglected. We have yet to receive the promised bus shelters and/or benches that were budgeted for 2016. Finally, the construction is almost finished at Linn and Washington. I hope that the park bench that was there before the construction will be put back in place. And that it will not be replaced by one of those tin benches that in no way can stand up to a Bobcat and road -salt. We need sturdy wood as was proven in the past. Save the tin seating for the tourist. Please look into these matters. Mary Crravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.341.6230 Karr From: Woodrow Gray <leoman@mchsi.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 3:14 PM To: Council Subject: Stop light control Importance: High Hello, Is it really necessary to mess with the stop light control such that you no longer can drive the speed limit and make every light?????? Take a look at Market Street and Jefferson Street. Woodrow Gray 3f(3) Marian Karr From: Wendy Ford Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 9:31 AM To: 'durbinr1750@hotmail.com'; Council Cc: Marian Karr; Ashley Monroe; Simon Andrew; Geoff Fruin Subject: RE: 316 Madison St. Building Good Morning, Ryan, Thank you for the inquiry. We appreciate the opportunity to get correct information out to the public. The Developer of the 316 Madison Street property had originally planned a 15 story building for which the City Council had approved TIF financing. However, he later decided, on his own, to reduce the size of the project due to a steep increase in construction costs. His decision to reduce the size of the project was wholly his own and in doing so, he also relinquished the TIF financing for the project. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Wendy Ford .............. 1d mdy FOYGL Economic Development Coordinator City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 319-356-5248 •� 1 •• \`I ^V`1 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF UTERATURE From: ryan durbin[mailto:durbinr1750@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2016 1:25 PM To: Council Subject: 316 Madison St. Building Hi, Just curious: Is the building that's now starting to be built at 316 Madison street still expected to be 15 stories tall, or has it been reduced to 7 stories? There is a rumor going around that the number of floors for this project has been reduced, similar to what happened with the proposed structure on S Linn Street. Please let me know if you can. Thanks, Ryan Durbin 95aAV M Sip EMOI aaduu� uluos LLL�— vs` � 20 KI, HE I I G -j mew ,u J�cd RAJ 01-03-17 3f(5) Marian Karr From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:30 AM To: Council Subject: Cities' checks of Uber, Lyft drivers appear to be hit or miss - StarTribune.com http://www startribune.com/uber-driver-checks-appear-to-be-hit-or-miss/407231936/ Cities' checks of Uber, Lyft drivers appear to be hit or miss - StuTribune.com Page 1 of 3 IO ARTICLES EVERY 30 DAYS > SUBSCRIBE (H TPS//USM&STARTRM"ECOM/PLACEMENT/6/ENVOStN j3/ M.Up/S AIM FOR MORE Loc IN(HT S:/N MS.STARTRIBONE.Co /MEMBEa CEKM) LOCAL Cities' checks of Uber, Lyft drivers appear to be hit or miss Minneapolis and St. Paul have made it easy for people with criminal records or bad driving histories to work for ride -sharing companies. By Je" MNtratt (hfp://wwratut ib ne.com/lefrey-meltro t/5M M U/)Star Tri Wne DECEMBER 17.2016-9:/2PM Elizabeth Archie got approved to drive for Uber last year even though she had three convictions for theft and an assault arrest on her record. The Mall ofAmerica and Macy's had banned her as a Customer. Then in April, while driving a passenger in south Minneapolis, Archie ran a red light and Crashed into another car. Her vehicle was totaled and remains undriveable. Archie, who broke her wrist in the crash, said she and her passenger were lucky to get out of the crash alive. The Company, Archie said, invited her to resume driving Minneapolis and St. Paul have made it easy for people with criminal records or bad driving histories to work for Uber and rival Lyft by enacting the least restrictive rules of any ofthe nation's top 25 meom areas, a Star Tribune review of local laws found. The standards that exist are mostly self -enforced by the Companies, and drivers who shouldn't qualify can find ways around the rules. Among those approved to drive here: convicted felons, drivers with as many as four drunken driving convictions and men Convicted of Cringes related to assaulting their wives and girlfriends. Most Continue to drive for the Companies, which now provide more rides in the Twin Cities than traditional taxis. "It is lust terrifying," Minneapolis City Council Member Blong Yang said.'These are people we should be protecting the public from." When Uber and Lyft Came to the Twin Cities in 2013, the Companies Convinced local officials that tough regulations would make it hard to sign up enough drivers. As a result, the standards are either identical to those llber and Lyft proposed or, in some cases, nwre flexible. For instance, Lyft proposed barring any driver with more than one DWI Conviction, but both Cities allow drivers if they have not been Convicted or penalized for drunken driving in the past three years. Most large Cities disqualify anyone with a DWI conviction in the past seven years, records show. Both Uber and Lyft say they typically follow local driver standards. liber spokeswoman Kayla Whaling said the Company has rejected thousands of local applicants, but she acknowledged that some drivers who shouldn't quality have slipped through After the Star Tribune shared its finding with the Companies and local officials, liber removed 11 local drivers, including Archie, noting that disqualifying offenses had somehow been missed during the application process. Nine other drives with problematic records already had been removed by the company because of Complaints and other issues. Whaling said the Company is taking steps to make sure lapses do not reoccur. "We took your inquiry very seriously and did a full review of every single driver so we could have a full understanding of what we did internally and where mistakes were made," Whaling said. "As a result of this thorough review and as a result ofworking with you, we are making changes in Minneapolis in terms oftraining and re-emphasizing our standards." Lyft declined to address findings regarding specific drives, but a spokeswoman said applicants "undergo rigorous screening." Convictions don't disqualify Almost a third of the 176 Uber or Lyft drivers the Star Tribune identified have been Convicted of offerses that violated Ubets or Lyft's hiring standards or would have disqualified them from driving for the companies in other cities, records show. Police reports show that five of those drivers were later involved in crashes while working for the Companies. An tuber driver who spent a year on probation for trespassing in 2010 was arrested in August and charged with a felony after he allegedly abducted a teenage girl in an apparent effort to tape her, police records show. An Uber driver with an extensive rap sheet was arrested in Washington County on a fugitive warrant after he fled felony assault charges in Illinois. LDLP Nnvlm Alexa Schauer, a passenger involved in an Uber crash. said: "It was not handled well on their side." 12/19/2016 Cities' checks of Uber, Lyft(. drivers appear to be hit or miss - StarTribune.com Page 2 of 3 10 ARTICLES EVERY 3001IM.$fGYBiEftBBZxr�oua/rII9Rla3T Mjf /SIGN-UP/START]FOR MORE LOGIN(XTTPS:/MSMS.STAURIBUNECOM/MEMBEPCENTEB) Minneapolis and St. Paul. Minneapolis City Council Member Jacob Frey, chief author of the ordinance governing Wer and Lyft's local operations, said he remains convinced that the city s hiring standards are adequate to protect the public "I believe people can make big mistakes, serve their time and rehabilitate," Frey said. Other council members in Minneapolis and St. Paul, however, said the Star Tribune's findings show a need for tougher standards. "It goes beyond troubling," said St. Paul Council Member Dan Bostrom, a former police officer. "Would you want your mother or daughter to get in a car with one of these guys? I think not" Invited back after crash Archie's three theft convictions didn't disqualify her under the rules in Minneapolis. But she would have been barred in St. Paul because she didn't complete probation for her most recent conviction until 2014, about a year before she began driving for Wer. St Paul requires a clean record for three years. Archie, 31, said Wer never asked her about her rap sheet, which also includes a Local rules relatively loose conviction for disorderly conduct. drunken driving conviction must wait at least "It was not handled well on their side," Schauer said. 'They definitely don%seem to care Felonies Archie had been driving for the company for more than a year when she pulled up cities, the restriction lasts 7 years. San outside Alexa Schauer's apartment building this spring. Schauer said she almost backed In Minneapolis and St. Paul, people can't out when she discovered that Archie would be taking her to the airport. She had ridden drive if they have been convicted or with Archie once before and, as she recalled, "It was a scary ride." penalized for a felony in the past 5 years. term in 2015. That's the lowest standard among the top 25 But Schauer was running late. A few minutes later, Archie sped through a red light and metros. Six cities have a lifetime ban on crashed into an SW. felonies; the restriction lasts 7-10 years in 13 "It was a rainy day and there must have been a green light ahead of me that I was cities. looking at instead of the actual light in front of me," Archie said. Drunken driving After the crash, Schauer used Wees rating system to complain. The company refunded In Minneapolis and St. Paul, people With a the $6 fare and sent her $300 for the deep bruise she sustained to her leg. drunken driving conviction must wait at least "It was not handled well on their side," Schauer said. 'They definitely don%seem to care 3 years before driving for Uber or Lyft. In 14 about who they are hiring to drive people around." cities, the restriction lasts 7 years. San "Lyft is much more thorough in checking their drivers," said Timothy Michael Jennings, Antonio bans drivers with multiple drunken Archie, who logged more than 30,000 miles driving for Wer before the crash, said Wer driving convictions. asked her to come back to work as soon as she replaced her car. But she said she has not Special license been able to afford a new vehicle. Fingerprinting Of the two companies, Lyft appears to be more stringent in screening out drivers with Like most big cities. Minneapolis and St. Paul criminal histories. Archie is one of several drivers identified by the Star Tribune who do not require fingerprinting of Uber and Lyft qualified to work for Uber but were rejected by in competitor. Other drivers said Lyft's drivers to verify their identities. Four cities checks typically took at least twice as long. require fingerprints. San Antonio and Tampa "Lyft is much more thorough in checking their drivers," said Timothy Michael Jennings, stopped mandating fingerprints after Uber who was approved by Wer despite pleading guilty to felony drug charges in 2012, a and Lyft threatened to abandon the market. disqualifying offense in the Twin Cities. Jennings completed his three-year probation Special license term in 2015. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, applicants just Wer spokeswoman whaling said Archie and Jennings are no longer allowed to drivefor need a regular driver's license to work for Uber. Whaling said that Wer has about 10,000 drivers in the Twin Cities. Uber and Lyft. Nine big cities require drivers "One thing we have learned clearly in our research and in doing millions ofbackground to register and obtain a local permit or checks is that no background check is perfect," Whaling said. "But we believe that the license, which typically requires successful procedures used by Wer and other [ride -sharing companies] stack up well against the completion of training. alternatives in terms of safety." Reporting problems Approaches to screening In Minneapolis and St. Paul, regulators are not notified if an Uber or Lyft driver is Not all cities trust Wer and Lyft to conduct their own background checks. arrested or involved in a crash, including In Houston and New York, public officials handle the job. The two cities also require all work-related incidents. In 14 cities, local drivers to be fingerprinted, which enables officials to catch applicants who are trying to officials must be notified by drivers or use someone else's identity. companies of an arrest or accident, and drivers must be taken off the road until the In Houston, the city has rejected hundreds of applicants who already had been approved charges are resolved in four of those cities. to drive by Wer and Lyft, according to Houston regulator Lam Cottingham, who In other cities, regulators can remove any oversees the ride -sharing industry. Among those rejected were people charged with crimes including murder, sexual assault and robbery. driver or vehicle deemed a risk to public safety. 'There are holes in the commercial background checks," said Cottingham, noting that records in many states and counties are not available to commercial background check Source: Loral ordinances and state laws firms covering ride -sharing in nation's top 25 metropolitan areas. 12/19/2016 Cities' checks of Uber, Lyft drivers appear to be hit or miss - StarTribune.com Page 3 of 3 IOARTICLFSEVERY30DNHasu9sbRtYeXr?m#) FOR MORE LOGIN(HTTPS://USERS.STAKRIBUNE.COM/MEMBERCENTER) outsource the work to commercial background check firms. Those companies failed to screen out drivers who committed up to 21 moving offenses. The maximum limit is four III a three-year period. John Myles Henning racked up six moving violations since 2013 but still signed on with Wer. In 2015, a police officer pulled Henning over while he was carrying passengers after watching him drive through two stop signs, forcing a car to swerve to avoid hitting him. "You need to slow down. You need to relax," the officer told Henning, according to a video of the incident. "I know you've got a business, but that doesn't mean you get to disobey all the laws." Henning was removed from Wer's platform after the Star Tribune informed city officials ofhis offenses. "I got nothing to hide," Henning said. "Those anent criminal violations. Those are traffic tickets" Getting around rejection Even drivers who flunk background checks have found ways to drive for the companies Woodbury resident Kurt Michael Shea drove for Wer for six months despite four convictions for drunken driving, the most recant in 2010 —which disqualified him under We's rules. After pleading guilty to the last offense, Shea lost his driving privileges for four years, court records show. Shea also pleaded guilty to assault in 2003 over an incident in which he repeatedly punched his wife in the face and threatened to kill her if she called authorities, according to the minimal complaint. "I've made plenty of mistakes in my life," Shea said in an interview, adding that he lv sot had a drink in six years. Shea said Wer initially rejected his application over his most recent DWI conviction. But Shea said he appealed and won after convincing the company that he was a responsible driver. In March, he passed a surprise inspection in St. Paul, records show. Wer, however, said the company never approved his application. "We believe that he may have been using his wife's account," Whaling said, adding that Wer removed Shea's wife from the system after being notified of Shes's claims by the Star Tribune. Shea did not respond to Wei's allegations Rethinking the approach Several council members in Minneapolis and SL Paul said they want to discuss the idea of removing the authority to conduct background checks from Wer and Lyf . Both cities handle taxi drivers differently, conducting criminal background checks themselves "We don't want a tragedy to take place," said Minneapolis Council Member Abdi Warsame, who coauthored the city's ridesharing ordmannce.'Theirbackground checks are not rigorous enough... We are not having the same problems with taxi drivers. Several council members in Minneapolis and SL Paul said they also would like to ban any driver with more than one or two DWI convictions in their lifetime. Altogether, the Star Tribune identified eight people who drove for Wer or Lyft despite having multiple DWI convictions. "I am as liberal as they come, but we have an obligation to protect the public," Yang said. "I can understand one DWI, but when you get to more than one it doesn't make any sense for people like that to be driving" for Uber or LyfL Jeff.meitmdWstastribune.com 618673-4132 12/19/2016 Marian Karr From: Douglas Whiteside <dougnp@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 8:39 AM To: Council Subject: Mediacom complaint Dear City Council I am writing to complain about Mediacom. Our cable TV is down for the second time this week and for at least the 4th time recently. This is TERRIBLE service. I tried to call them but they would not process my call. I cannot get through to them. This company is beyond awful. I am sit and tired of them, and they have no competition. The city needs to take responsibility for having them as the franchise. The city either needs to dump them or get some competition. I am fed up with the company and the city's lack of response. I have contact the city in the past about this poor service but nothing has ever been done by your city staff. This is extremely frustrating and I have lived in several places and never had a cable/satellite company this bad, both in terms of providing the service and in terms of responding to customers. Sincerely, Doug Whiteside Marian Karr From: Douglas Whiteside <dougnp@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 8:06 PM To: Council Subject: Madiacom redux Dear City Council Now for the second time today (Sunday, Dec. 18) Mediacom has experienced an outage now affecting all of Iowa City and by the looks of it most of the state. Once again, they will provide no information and will only say "I'm sorry you are having problems." This makes at least 5 separate outages over the past few weeks, with 3 this week alone. Cold weather is not an excuse. I've lived in climates colder than this and the cable did not go out. Either they need to address their reliability problems or the city needs to get a new cable TV provider or you need to find a company to compete with them. This is by far the worst cable company I've ever seen, and that's saying something after Comcast. They won't even credit your account unless you get ahold of someone and ask them to do so, which is almost impossible. Why won't the city do something about this? I've complained during previous outages but your staff just say "We can't do anything." That makes no sense! You control the franchise, of course you can do something. Please address this before it becomes an election issue. Sincerely, Douglas Whiteside Julie From: R.j. Johnson <rjcookie61 @icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7:35 AM To: Council Subject: Greetings,after being dwtn this weekend on our crown jewel the ped mall I must say how revolting it is to see all the dog shit in the planters,there are piles of it.dont understand how we can give tickets to people who litter and smoke cigerettes but w... Sent from my iPad Marian Karr From: R.j. Johnson <rjcookie6l @icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:36 AM To: Council Subject: Greetings ,concerning the the piles of dog feces in the planters on the pedmall.was dwtn and it is disgusting .dogs were banned from pedmall before the towers were built ,you got a ticket if your dog was on the pedmail,l know I got a ticket.the dog fec... Sent from my Wad Late Handouts Distributed Julie Vooaril From: Geoff Fruin % Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 7:35 AM Date To: 'R.j. Johnson', Council Cc: Jim Throgmorton Subject: RE: Greetings ,concerning the the piles of dog feces in the planters on the pedmall.was dwtn and it is disgusting .dogs were banned from pedmall before the towers were built ,you got a ticket if your dog was on the pecimall,I know I got a ticket.the dog fe R.1., I wanted to let you know that I received your complaint about dog waste in the planting areas downtown. We are aware of this problem and are working with business and property owners to find solutions. You are correct that at one time dogs were banned from the Pedestrian Mall. In order to support the growing residential market we lifted that ban a few years ago. Like many issues downtown, enforcement is difficult as we do not always have a police presence in the Pedestrian Mall. This is was also a challenge in enforcing the dog ban when that was in place. I appreciate your comments and recognize the concern. We will continue to work to improve the situation. Sincerely, Geoff Fruin City Manager -----Original Message ----- From: R.j. Johnson [mailto:rjcookie6l@icloud.comj Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:36 AM To: Council Subject: Greetings concerning the the piles of dog feces in the planters on the pedmall.was dwtn and it is disgusting .dogs were banned from pedmall before the towers were built ,you got a ticket if your dog was on the pedmall,l know I got a ticket.the dog fec... Sent from my iPad -7rn7r- 3f(8) Their mailing address: o --o , 71 Dear CoUt'lC 1 k MW c� J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, M uy t� ��� �aOxt'j - ffl/tZ+ zolck j\Ackv l.N 6�26'Ct i C�: srv. C�_C 1- S.- CN—O" Their mailing address: ylv E-, Wc,Sh , n c'CD TA C 9 Dear IcGx�C�I� C6UnCi' �'I�yY16, J ,' r a 0 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from everyone of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: As n, u q 10 _E Y} Cn CO --i C-) -:<t-- Dear 1 �1%l�� "i � As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. 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Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from everyone of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. 1 also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, w 0 Their mailing address: 1IC' w4 C� y 1 A zzL4 cl � N Co 1 Dear c +,c � e-+ � As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. 1 also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: G40UVX(JA �'luU�ie�n 0 M �1b �. W4aWr��on5� �n CO ou', C,t-1 d),4o -V Dear CZtAf,ci I MeS, c� As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, 3 Lj2 N O C7F:1,m Their mailing address: ra v" Co 6-- Dear An� c� As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: AM E . WQS R S} • �, It)iJ�ac� t �A S224TD ^f >E3 CO � n Dear l AItiIC.I Q NJL)L x uY rn ;v As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent el®tion of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your times " a� LTi. Dear OOKIAUI As you are surely aware, many 9 about the recent of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The sale Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically a mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As citizen of low%Q, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of al other groups of amomle ttLat ha= been by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such ea e, San raIsrililade is have declared themselves sanctuary cities fo undocumented individuals. 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I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no toleranc*ehaytoeful or negative actions taken towards members of thesscommunities.p In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experiens and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Departmenu make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. i Thank you for your time, As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city s power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, N O Their mailing address: C)[T gn `n Crnm Ci 1 Mern I�eY s '' _+ r� �-- �}IO 'E. NMV\Xny� �n Co � Irrwa Ci IA 22Ko <� = t"Y'1 Dear C VV161 MWbt*% c c o -J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city s power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, 410 E. Wash,, ,ow LA 1A 52240 Their mailing address: ca '� v C- ,3 Dear 00 YA (nib �.s ` 77 .r L.J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the reced election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your timtCm - M1' }1(Vi�1�YCr� �V1 �S I GO mny �to ft -00 I r v G} I A ��ZZ� � As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city s show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, )01_� Stf?, ,I_ Their mailing address: Dear �wtG� /'rah✓� 7, ..1 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city s show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, )01_� Stf?, ,I_ LL-"e� ► �evwb�+S Their mailing address: ,Rio E. WPsl�tn9tem lerww ci+, �, ►R 52240 CD c> rylo -i C7 CO Dear Cdvrtcx:, mem6w�r rn M r. . vL7 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent7i6lection of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. 1 ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, Vial � via !t I O VVA 3{0 Alis Ave #3 [O -W& J14, lit 5Uit# Their mailing address: � l0 E-: , SZZI() Dear Coen f, iI45 QC, sb '. �y_ o,, Sfr,, f Z oi.✓cq c /7y, T -4 - As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. o Q. ® Thank you for your time, c� 0 J? c �� Their mailing address: Dear 04Jncl As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority apd underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or; otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, 0,,1 /A`(�A 1 N C.J F- 2 O As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority apd underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or; otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, 0,,1 /A`(�A 1 Their mailing addr ss: Gr/o�%� 7/`ems � �• c7 c� T1t+ S,Z,Pclo i� CO Dear Y 0�u /^el c j .J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, Their LA(b mailing address: C131j,t .AUS c3 �1 -t C3 CO 9 ZC rn Dear a'Ac.( r ►��Wl s ._ 0 rn As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, �l I Their mailing address: (ova Ci 4 Uj U uM a �(!0 E. �las�.i�^�j �� fit• I 0L.J A Gf., r (h It-u'gp Dear �.j•i(,� COu�U ( Vel n�bt_,^J As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. N cT Thank you for your time, >__4 cls n -C r\) rn 7D Their mailing address: 4[ 0 &Ot "t (ma UTI I (A ado Dear Cm� ( Aw�eQl As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safety live and prosper here. r] -anC Thank you for your time, ,Gr" r-. _rn _- +i c �+ D o v Their mailing address: .L'1�I_/A__VL Gp4N L( N O 4lO Soo t V✓asIt eft o� Town Co" Dear �m o r CD As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent Emiction of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, ate^ M '' caneI l�e Smrti lo -4 OZu Y% jttL 4S -• Their mailing address: AA le %awR �i i u; A/0 Dear / As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city s show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. ti 0 F) Q, j n Thank you for your time, C7 N —I C) co M -o LOW^ U 1*!V1 O Their mailing address: 110E W • �� N lora CtI IA Cz N D Dear' C.outnc 'k l AVM lozcs 0 m As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. _ I Thank you for your time, NO or., kv i1AUrio, L_ -AZA o,5 4:0r— N Their mailing address: �` © K? i n teH/0. Ci{y Cl C&A^U� c�-.e 1A1W CO 41'(K i'Dn St. T-71 j G A IU41.� I t 52 2-4v -; : .X :73 Dear (2G4 l C6LtKcil o As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thankyou for your time, j4, -A AAAeL Wi ln&bhh 10 ti st ccoKA� St. �ow4L Q -t4 r l���5 gTheir mailinddres®s- r �1 6.54 Ca �' C` 01 43 I -.. k S NCo pv'� ( �11A - � _•ter_ 'U @ � 1 Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all _ other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of i . Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here."� T Al- 9 6k _ ��- ) Thank you for your time, `L Their mailing address: CaA-v% I PAP-, 'S o � rn yIL) 6 wa§h� 5' L CO --t n � Dear Grnf1&_` Me�bt/`s me As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, � 410 LJO-d'"Yjfvf\ lowR Ci�, 1A S7 -Z40 Their mailing address: N r� O T Vn <7 -C ry Dear G GL rTi � c d As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the ,recent *ction of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who Harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, - M aurtvA 4ui(At 11. 411 SowNn Gilba't (/ �IMAA Gt�i to caztiQ Their mailing address: y10 UU aS�i)v1 ion �tr u fi lava Uig) lA.CD 5 1�Iv D` i Co Dear I11"//�kryl a `r..,- _�■ As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent ePKtion of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, rit n,Q,s 100 M(, FWD t T� ?'M ._7.3`1C ,T gar �owvi u r1 , �A 52iNZ Their mailing address: 'I1 D E Was h i ✓V'Oizsn S -i - lavvk CGS, /R Sia Dear e,,cjj Melo-C r3 FIS ErD 2016 DEC 29 N 1: 11 A As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, 4'�b ('('LJ oLepj l wa �� q_cd l Sz z As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled' people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. -. . Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented' individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the'safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, I, S,e N GAJ Their mailing address: �f n :4n CO Dear Cowl-CA Cn r As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled' people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. -. . Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented' individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the'safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, I, S,e Their mailing address: 10 W ON 1 bTL H o N (� T `_-1 ,::I Dear <r } d � Zr-. As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about thk�recenEglection of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. Th`aQsafety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, cou-n(.% FILED Their mailing address: dt- o (,JpS�jnn Sir e¢.� toles (A�j 1 A 6-1240 201106 DEC 29 PN 1:0; C!TY CL E^K Dear COLLYICA � e yu�)1e�(� I , M Pj Ar As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a city's show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police-communitv relationship in order to protect them and effectimely T prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. c Thank you for your time, OCLY K Their mailing address: Dear w2 l.,c I� /J FILP-n1 2016DEC 29 Phi 1:0P CITY CL Ei O's'lA CI T Y. �',- . As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of Muslim, LGBT+, Women in general, Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, physically and mentally disabled people, and all other minority groups under his presidency is a strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county for undocumented immigrants who live here. As a citizen of Iowa City, I call on the city to also take measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all other groups of people that have been affected by the election and the hate that has proliferated because of it. Cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia have declared themselves sanctuary cities for undocumented individuals. We believe that it is also important to include all other affected communities in a ciWs show of support. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the minority and underrepresented people of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to doing this is a crucial first step in accomplishing it. If the city were to commit to supporting these communities, we would expect it to not only reassure these communities of their place here in Iowa City, but also to do everything in the city's power to ensure that they can live in Iowa City safely. This would mean listening to their concerns and issues, as well as developing a positive police -community relationship in order to protect them and effectively prosecute any person who harasses or harms them, or otherwise negatively affects their lives. I also request that the city publicly reaffirm that it has no tolerance for any hateful or negative actions taken towards members of these communities. In recent news many Muslim and LGBT+ folk have experienced hate crimes and have felt that they have not been handled seriously if at all by the Police Department. I ask that you make a public statement to Johnson county residents as well as your police department that no complaint, no call, is too small and that all harassment and hate crimes will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. People from every one of these groups are hardworking, committed, and productive members of our society. We as a progressive and inclusive city must make sure that they feel that they can safely live and prosper here. Thank you for your time, M 4 ea (h Yr , h �e Their mailing address: Dear C0unC1 k fV" M 'Q -e ­{S i C As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the -recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. Th afety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status' of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, M(,V LtVk iYLLr e V\ci0(A C# _11172✓��' .�1 DS JA 522 qa,LdcL #AP;FV1PEdaPM 1 T r. t. � cr. r� =tea C As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the -recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. Th afety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status' of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, M(,V LtVk iYLLr e V\ci0(A C# _11172✓��' .�1 DS JA 522 qa,LdcL #AP;FV1PEdaPM 1 T r. t. Dear Y► [(�tl� L.Q►i, As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrour, and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deport: accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and produw helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensu, irve and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, _ f u tl i Rebecca Bergus 418 Wales St Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear 'C, 0,5u -V"_ c, 6 a As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, ry Mr: George f; .i 418 Wales St Iowa City, IA 52245-4561 i Their mailing address: Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, N C7 CT n m -! N CO Z As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, I IOu G„a%�c��g• R_ltiP lA 52,zy5 11 CEL: c.� Their mailing address: Q - rE2 " C-) 4io P. wa.e.l.:nciFu. ftk. c�..� roo rQ�ci G� IA 5zzyo<71 — Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, I IOu G„a%�c��g• R_ltiP lA 52,zy5 11 CEL: As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, �ky Uk4t,(,r. W,. Aix RF m7��E 51. G , � tk Their mailing address: tlD i sD C h Sa�y� -%)Dc Dear l en As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, �ky Uk4t,(,r. W,. Aix RF m7��E 51. G , � tk N Their mailing address: c c i o w4 G -i -y A S Z Z c..(p CD'? -mac N -.-a 00 <rq n 1`x'1 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent,election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank yyoo'u' for your time, ��j As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, JOeclan Their mailing address: o Ta` rn i c-�p �C-J CO f -. rrr v ^^j^� Dear Gpurlc%I MenberS a As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, JOeclan As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, 0 Their mailing address: CD Lill Wr.ShiVfio� �6LUa �, lD :< r- C* h 'nn Dear COU✓1 1 Mevjo2(s : "I As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: COVACi) 6ie416er5 Ll(D e , W ashf4i Fon S4. /uwa city, 1A 57 Z'40 Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. , U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, B'n Busk N O Q ?� K� c M cn Their mailing address: Lf)VA", 1 pQ1Mw) Allo �. I.��W+��►` St• Dear (ptnnC%k P PAA ,U-) As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, �.a 3 a iC.) CO A `r v M Their mailing address: f t9✓v5 C 8 DRi Y si Dear CO_Vc l Wto�3 x As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recenolection of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This polity was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, N O Their mailing address: Wks enyy.p� N WA C4 ITAs�z,-2-ue CO Dear m(.t 1 V" W 's I As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This polity was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, y10­- VJOMI�Ylq fi O� st_.Q4 jowo I A 522 `1 cl Their mailing address: Dear COM CA I (nvmb- s As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, c t 5 ti 0 /F - •� 410 �- (l�lAj°sS lington Ste�fi Their mailing address: I owrnI c � iA 1 %140 Dear C01)n Gl As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status' of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our commaity, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will bele to lfi� and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. gc7 0 ..n --+c-� CO Thank you for your time, dpi -0 o As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, SA -6 -i -e -i w O _o C' O M Their mailing address: co"< N CO r —�n �M v Ca, e— � Alm Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, SA -6 -i -e -i Their mailing address: 910 E, Dear�~e � �i of 0 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, 0 m C7 NCO r <m M n � CO <J1 Their mailing address: A110 fl. Vorp"V" s4-, Iowa CAt:k' , ZA 52240 Dear C-*uAnCX( ftMb&h� As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted lune of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, _ N O C` Q� (') O N CO r rn cn As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, N G7 Their mailing address: o o Dr 41 D cl -a )VU* c �icl C01lYIGfI //lehlbS I As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: Dear -16WGI �(ti-I_ 6Q( A Lr J l - `COQ r As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctoary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, 6U'Yv ra A('S/` N O G �n rn M {C� 00 Their mailing address: Fil -n 410 E kash Co u ---- Iowa c4i , 1 1 Z�c Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever tthat Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety an well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Iowa G+y, 1� 5�2� As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, w o_ Their mailing address: CoupGl McMbPV5 CD .,,.,..., CT � N -- �I Dear Gplx!(1CA l v"' �l17) As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, CA� . G2t 0 Their mailing address: J7� ��D �✓' CD r m n f/�/ ` i Co Awa CIA r 5�70+ Dear I As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, CA� . G2t Their mailing address: 910 kq wv5k,113/t 50W_ I CVa CI Y, T-4 5dJ1{(2 Dear COVKci I Me of As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted lune of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, ri caaw; ru .� 1r co r O (n Their mailing address: Dear / ,fm 11. C.4-1 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. ru _ O L1 4R L > C7 Thank you for your time, O�/ Cn Their mailing address: 90 1J p r\ , 511 5. N4 5� Iia city, p 5zz�{�j► _ � A,�')22tlp Dear ) Ov y 5u.,� SAW* As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to'R;ve and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. C) N --+c,, co Thank you for your time, C 13 I Their mailing address: Dear (16uv,C1 /-t?A'A _) 2 =F DEC 29 P,il ►: C.f, r,I CM As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: COU -Mil E 0 kIp E 1,,lrsshlri� � e. 2Qf6 DEC Z9 PM I: I CITY CLERK Dear As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, 1 OLVJ4( Ctayr— Their mailing address. tflD Q SI l)yG w S l�f1Q Ilk 52Zqu ZPl6DEC 29 PH !: IQ CITY CLER' Dear iil'�lfl CITY.:,_. = As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This polity was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, �-IprVOA� pcu I� tt cc. Their mailing address: CZ MG I Meyrr►o'exS i{tO�.W0.S11+ytgtuvl�OjY'e-ek IMA c t� , R Dear Qm_m i l AUOQe S 2016 DEC 29 Phi f.- t 0 ,tN Y CLFR! try f•e' - l As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson County will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to considerjoining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Mwrvh S✓ ,\AA l Their mailing address: L11b L- 1 vwG G Dear C [ Memw5l v✓156-- , in 2_2_y v 2016 DEC 29 PFS f; p iO A CITYEP' ,4 As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This policy was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status' of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, Their mailing address: FILED 2016 DEC 29 Phi I : 0 © CITY CLER'r Dear �{ Cr, L 10'WA CITY. i As you are surely aware, many residents in our community are apprehensive about the recent election of Donald Trump and the impact his policies may have in our area and around the country. The safety of undocumented immigrants under his presidency is an especially strong concern. Currently, Johnson County is a sanctuary county, meaning undocumented immigrants who live here cannot be prosecuted solely because they are undocumented. This polity was enacted June of 2014, stating that the Johnson county will not honor ICE detainer unless a judge has approved the move with a probable cause warrant, offering protection from deportation. This law allows the undocumented residents of Johnson County to be active participants in our local culture and economy. I am writing to ask you to consider joining the ranks of places such as Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia in making a public commitment to continue our community's sanctuary county status under the Trump administration. U of I president, Bruce Herrold, has signed supporting DACA student's privacy and status. We encourage you to emphasize undocumented people's protection by prohibiting the city (including employees and agencies) from using any "funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or disseminate information regarding the immigration status" of residents unless it is explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. It is more important now than ever that Iowa City and the surrounding areas step up for the safety and well-being of the undocumented members of our community and it is my belief that reaffirming our commitment to protect otherwise law-abiding people from deportation is a crucial first step in accomplishing this. Undocumented immigrants are overwhelmingly peaceful and productive members of our community, helping our economy significantly, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they will be able to live and work safely here in the years to come. I hope you'll agree. Thank you for your time, 1X J-6 2t�GJ Julie Voparil From: David Shema <dkshema@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:07 PM To: Council Subject: Iowa City a Sancutary City??? I have heard that the Iowa City city council is considering making Iowa City a "Sanctuary" city for illegal aliens. If that is true, are you out of your freaking minds? What part of ILLEGAL don't you understand about the ILLEGAL aliens? These people should NOT be here in the first place. Second, I do not want MY taxes supporting people who should NOT be here. These people do NOT contribute to the betterment of the city, or the country. They will place undue burden on the tax -payer, will tax the medical and law-enforcement infrastructure beyond the breaking point, and Iowa City, as a whole, will become nothing more than a cesspool of crime, filth, and drugs. This is NOT conjecture, it is proven fact in sanctuary city after sanctuary cities. My wife MOVED from San Francisco to get away from the effects of being a sanctuary city. You are absolutely insane if you allow this to go forward. The job and education market cannot support an influx of people who have been proven to destroy the cities which support them. If Iowa City goes forward with this plan, I will work to insure that the entire City Council and Mayor are replaced, and will work to encourage the Federal government to cut off ALL Federal funds destined for Iowa City. It is NOT your job nor the tax -payers job to encourage people who break the law to come to our city. Protectyour city and its inhabitants, stop this madness. David Shema Julie Voparil From: Madonna <mads0@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:22 PM To: Council Subject: No to Sanctuary City!!I Please do not risk losing federal aid by taking this step. Abide by the law. If YOU Break the law, why then would you expect your citizens to obey ANY laws? It is clearly ILLEGAL to harbor illegal immigrants. Madonna White 204 Dartmouth Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Julie Voparil From: Julia Bickel <julia_bickel@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:45 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City idea I understand that a work session is forthcoming in which you will discuss the idea of a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. I wonder why it would even be considered. Would we make a "sanctuary city" for people who are tax evaders, for example? Or has Iowa City considered a "sanctuary city" for drivers by removing all traffic offense tickets? How about illegal drug users? Surely they also deserve a "sanctuary" where they can enjoy using whatever drugs are available, legal or otherwise. And of course, sexual offenders including those young students accused of date rape and harassment, deserve a "sanctuary" as well. My point, in case you've missed it, is that "illegal" means people have through ignorance, procrastination, or intent, broken the law. Steps ought to be taken to educate, help, and explain our laws, but not to continue to break them. Sincerely, Julia A. Bickel Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Julie Voparil From: Lori Weaver -Williams <scarycatlady@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:47 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City I am unable to attend your meeting on this matter, but I would like to voice my opinion. I am all for having our city be a sanctuary city. I work for the ICCSD, some of the kids are terrified of what may happen under this new administration. We have already seen a surge in the hate. I would love for our beautiful city to be a place of safety. Please vote yes, and make Iowa City a sanctuary city. Lori Williams 405 21 St Avenue Place Coralville Ia Julie Voparil From: Casey <Casey@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 1:13 PM To: Council Subject: City Council Meeting on January 3rd to discuss Sanctuary City Proposal - please hear my valid concerns. Dear Iowa City Council members, My name is Casey Gustafson, and I'm a home owner on the Southeast side of Iowa City. I've lived here and owned property for 16 years and I like our town. We have a lot going for us with the University, agriculture, and industry here — please don't throw that all away over a knee-jerk reaction to a presidential election. Whether or not you agree illegal aliens should be considered full citizens, is not relevant to the "Sanctuary City" discussion. Instead let's think about the ramifications of making such a declaration. Please consider 3 significant implications for making Iowa City a "Sanctuary City" outlined below: Today I received a voice message from "Priorities for Iowa Inc" (phone number 515-344-4227) indicating Iowa City council will explore the topic of becoming a sanctuary city at your Tuesday, January 3d work session, at the request of the Iowa City Mayor, in response to community members coming forward to request this. To propose that Iowa City become a Sanctuary City implies Iowa City will intentionally disobey Federal Law. Please consider several implications of this proposal: 1. Loss of Federal Aid for our city and the University of Iowa may result if you pursue this course. The new administration has gone on record stating it will deny federal funding to Sanctuary Cities. Can we afford to make this political statement, and jeopardize loss of federal funding in our community ? Does the good of the few (who are here illegally) outweigh the good of the whole town (law abiding citizens) and University ? 2. Disobeying Federal Law may invite intervention in our city by the National Guard. If Iowa City police are directed not do their jobs by the Iowa City Council, then we can expect the National Guard to occupy our city to do the job for them. Would a National Guard presence be welcomed here, and do you City Council Members want to be directly responsible for such an occupation by the National Guard, with potential declaration of Martial Law ? 3. We can expect higher crime rates as the result of declaring our city to be a Sanctuary for illegals. Look at the crime rates in other so-called "Sanctuary Cities" like Chicago. This past weekend alone over 40 people were shot in gang violence in Chicago according to an article on USA Today.com. There is a link between "Sanctuary City" status and presence of gang related violence. The link is that illegals who run from the INS will come to our city, increase the number of homeless and low income living in our town, with a clear link between poverty and crime rate. Please do not declare ours to be a Sanctuary City. Any short-sighted benefit for a few people will be greatly outweighed by years and decades of negative repercussions in many forms: Loss of federal funding for the University of Iowa 2. Greater city debt due to Federal Funding Loss 3. Cutting of social and infrastructure programs due to increasing city debt 4. Higher crime rates due to increasing homeless and illegal population 5. Greater cost for social programs for humanitarian aid for homeless 6. National Guard enforcing federal law on our city streets. Please do the right thing for Iowa City citizens who are here legally, and want to protect our city's future, by dismissing this unlawful request. The basis of society is law and order, without which there is anarchy. By declaring civil disobedience to the federal government through becoming a "Sanctuary City," you would be taking a step towards anarchy and unraveling our Great Society, and in the vain attempt to help a few, you will hurt everyone. Sincerely, Casey Gustafson Concerned home owner and citizen Julie Voparil From: DAWN ZIMPFER <dzimpfer@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 1:58 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city Harboring illegal immigrants is a BAD idea. Very bad. I vote NO. Thank you for your time. Dee Zimpfer Sent from my iPad Julie Voparil From: farmandpharm@windstream.net Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2:18 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Debate My name is Margret Comer and I live just 15 miles south of Iowa City, in Lone Tree. I strongly oppose Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. While I have no problem with immigrants who obey our laws and are self-supporting, sanctuary cities also protect those immigrants who commit crimes and should be removed from our country. We have laws and borders. The ignoring of these laws and borders by local and federal governments contributed to the election of Donald Trump. How about we work together to humanely enforce our laws and protect the CITIZENS of our community? Margret Comer Lone Tree, la Julie Voparil From: Kurt Acord <kurt7208@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2:19 PM To: Council Subject: sanctuary city status IC City Council, I understand you are considering making Iowa City a sanctuary city. In your pursuit of this "ideal" what will you consider doing for the legal citizens of the United States living in the area that are negatively impacted by an illegal citizen? Are you really favoring illegal citizens over the legal citizens of Iowa City - and the surrounding areas? With an incoming White House Administration, what are your options for recovering lost federal funds coming into Iowa City that pay for services? I suppose, if you pass this resolution, you could make up for the lost funding by cutting funding for law enforcement, the fire department, and other emergency services since you are discriminating against legal citizens of Iowa City and the surrounding areas. Please do not pass a resolution making Iowa City a sanctuary city. Very Respectfully, a legal law-abiding citizen of this community, the State of Iowa, and the United States of America Kurt Acord Julie Voparil From: Kurt Acord <kurt7208@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2:26 PM To: Council Subject: sanctuary city status information IC City Council, Where can information regarding your sanctuary city initiative/hearing/processes be found on your website? VR, Kurt Acord Julie Voparil From: Shelton <alleykatx2@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5:22 PM To: Julie Voparil Subject: Re: Sanctuary city If you decide to do this, you're going to ruin the city. Have you not paid attention to Germany and the U.K.? Do you really want that here? Better reconsider. Shelton Allen 425 4th Ave Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2016, at 4:50 PM, Julie Voparil <Julie-Voparil@iowa-citv.ora> wrote: > Thank you for your correspondence. Council has established a policy that they do not accept correspondence that does not include the full name of the sender. I am unable to distribute this correspondence without that information. Please resubmit with a full name. > Julie Voparil * Deputy City Clerk > City of Iowa City > 410 E. Washington Street > Iowa City, IA 52240 *(319)356-5040 > ----- Original Message---- * From: Shelton (mailto:alleykatx2@aol.com] > Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4:40 PM > To: Council > Subject: Sanctuary city > If you decide to do this, you're going to ruin the city. Have you not paid attention to Germany and the U.K.? Do you really want that here? Better reconsider. > Sent from my iPhone Marian Karr From: Al Wells <alwellsplace@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5:36 PM To: Council Cc: Cynthia Michel Subject: Sanctuary City I want to voice my concern that you are even considering the thought of allowing Iowa City to become a Sanctuary City" for illegals! What have we become? Harboring terrorists and now protecting Illegal" immigrants, if they want to stay and benefit from the US then become legal! We have a welfare system that is killing us financially, US citizens have to work so our govt. can give it away so others don't have to work. I would be better off a non US citizen and receive more benefits than a legal citizen. I have 2 daughters at the University of Iowa and I oppose any measures to harbor any one or anything that is "Illegal" The city would be liable for protecting a chosen few (Illegal Immigrants) at the safety of others and the city will have to answer to all of their actions do you really want that? I will be at the January 3rd City Council meeting. PLACE PARTNERS LLC. DEVELOPMENT BROKERS +CONSULTANTS An Idea.... to a Possibility.... to Reality 319.400.2908 PO Box 2224 Iowa City IA alwellsplacena gmail.com elite First Realty Selling Buying and Building Al Wells AHWD, SRES I;7 All NCs];Z1) JV 1111707111K Licensed to sell Real Estate in the State of Iowa Since 1992 Marian Karr From: Robert Moninger <robertmoninger@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:47 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Suggest NO vote on issue. R O Moninger 320 Ronalds St Julie Voparil From: Marian Karr Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 9:19 AM To: 'Robert Moninger'; Council Subject: RE: Auto Response from City Council of Iowa City mailbox Mr. Moninger, The reference "not monitored" refers to the automated mailbox only. I can assure you that all emails written to Council and signed will be included on a formal Council agenda for acceptance and distributed in the materials for that meeting. Every Council Member will receive a copy and it will be permanently archived as part of the record. Please let me know if you have further questions. Marian City Clerk I City of Iowa City P. 319-356-5041 F. 319-356-5497 Population 67,862 Proud Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes! From: Robert Moninger[mailto:robertmoninger@mchsi.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7:49 PM To: Council Subject: RE: Auto Response from City Council of Iowa City mailbox Does "not monitored" mean it is not read? From: Council [mailto:Council@iowa-city.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:46 PM To: Robert Moninger Subject: Auto Response from City Council of Iowa City mailbox Your e-mail correspondence has been received. Thank you for contacting the City Council of Iowa City All correspondence addressed to the entire City Council becomes a permanent public record, and is archived on the City website. This message is generated from an automated response system. Do not respond to this e-mail message, as this mailbox is not monitored. Marian Karr From: Harold Tuchel <haroldtu@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7:02 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city I Recieved a phone call that indicated persons would request that Iowa City be designated a sanctuary city By the council. As a Viet vet of four years during the conflict I strongly felt I was defending my country! I have NO respect for those who fail to protect our borders or encourage continued flouting of our immigration laws. Generations of young men\women have given lives and limbs for their country. Becoming a sanctuary city is the ultimate betrayal! Harold Tuchel. Waterloo Marian Karr From: Mitchell Bugge <tomcatrider@me.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:41 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City status Well, I hope you all are proud of the fact that you no longer recognize the rule of law. This is SO against everything that anyone who believes in the US Constitution stands for. We are either a nation of laws, or we are a lawless nation. The fact that you would even consider this makes you anti -patriots, and against the very values that this nation was founded on. You are despicable. Mitchell Bugge Former USNR Marian Karr From: David and Arlene Gibbon <gibbondr@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:50 PM To: Council Subject: Re: Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city Iowa City Council, Since I live in Coralville, I am somewhat hesitant to comment about Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. But, since you indicated you would welcome comments on this matter from the Iowa City community or its neighbors, I decided to comment on the issue. Iowa City should not be exempt from enforcing laws regarding illegal aliens, therefore Iowa City should not be a sanctuary city. Sincerely, David Gibbon Marian Karr From: Bobby Geary <bgeary@iowanorthern.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:28 AM To: Council Subject: sanctuary city Can't beleive this is even being considered. I will never visit your town if this is passed. I would fight to get state and any Federal funding removed from this city or any city if it passes. Just my thoughts. Sent from my U.S. Cellular® SmartpholneOjlgw LP Marian Karr From: awesomedude 1131 <awesomedude1614@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:47 AM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Dear Council Members, Exploring the idea of becoming a sanctuary city is noble but is also against Federal law. As an Iowan who believes in law and order, I will be lobbying Iowa legislators and the Governor to take action against cities who harbor illegal immigrants. I'm going to request they pass a State law that makes it a felony for elected officials to harbor illegals by making a sanctuary city. Additionally, cities that harbor illegal immigrants should be stripped of all State and Federal funding. Which would include ALL funding for the University of Iowa and public schools. This isn't a political fight I would recommend the Mayor and City Council members to engage in. Sincerely, Jeff Moorman Julie Voparil From: Hybidwins@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 9:23 AM To: Council Subject: sanctuary city Dear Iowa City City Council, No way should Iowa City become a sanctuary city. It has nothing to do with race, religion, ethnicity or country of origin. It has to do with law. Illegal is illegal. If laws don't apply to illegals, they shouldn't apply to anyone. Try that and see how it works. There would be chaos. The tax payers of Iowa City shouldn't have to pay for all the extra services, education, & welfare to support illegal citizens. Richard Hesseltine 1331 Sandusky Dr. Iowa City, IA 52240 Julie Voparil From: Hamed Tewfik <htewfik@icradonc.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:00 AM To: Council My name is: Hamed Tewfik, MD, a resident of Iowa City since 1972, a acticing physician with Mercy Hospital &UIHC. I oppose completely declaring Iowa City as a Sanctuary City. Thank you. H.Tewfik This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. The information contained in this message may be confidential and legally privileged. The message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, forwarding, dissemination, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Julie Voparil From: Mashuda-Pohnl, Nancy A <nancy-mashuda-pohnl@uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:17 AM To: Council Subject: The end does not justify the means Dear Council Members, I am firmly opposed to making Iowa City a sanctuary city. Illegal immigrants are here illegally. The law of our nation, as it stands, is to be followed. PERIOD. End of Discussion. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Mashuda-Pohnl 2115 Vincent Avenue NE Solon, IA 52333 Julie Voparil From: Sharon <sharontraetow@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:33 AM To: Council I'm writing in regards to Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. Let me get this straight, the council is considering defying Federal laws because it is requested to do so by some. This is one of the reasons Iowa voted as it did. If President Trump defunds Federal monies to sanctuary cities, are you ready to ask tax payers to foot the bill? Please consider where this could lead and the controversy this would cause in Iowa City and the state of Iowa! Respectfully, Sharon Traetow Julie Voparil From: Rita Knutsen <RKnutsen@msimoldbuilders.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:33 AM To: Council Subject: Regarding the phone call I received last night. I say NOWAY for Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city for illegals. The message said several people came to the council. How many was that? It seems you are trying to get this in place before the inauguration on January 20. Is this correct? What is the reason for that? I don't care who comes in to Iowa, but shouldn't that be done legally? Concerned citizen who feels like a few are trying to take over the many. Julie Voparil From: Richard Watson <watsonr5405@outlook.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:07 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Issue Dear Iowa City Council, Please do not give credence to the far left's hysterical wish to disobey Federal Law. I must remind you that Federal Funds would undoubtedly be withheld and for example, our city (including me) has lots of land that is on the flood plain. Becoming a sanctuary city would only help the criminal element of the illegals and is just a sour grapes attempt to make things difficult for the new Administration. Sincerely, Richard G. 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I think it is a really BAD idea. First of all by becoming a Sanctuary city you are breaking the law. What are you teaching our young people - that it is alright to break a law that you don't like? Like it or not, we have laws for a purpose. Most illegals don't have any trouble with the law if they mind their own business, so basically a sanctuary city wants to protect those who have probably done something else against our laws. Many illegals have killed people, been in accidents, etc. & have been protected in cities, when an American citizen wouldn't have been. Is that what you call American values, where the illegal has more rights than an illegal? If they came here illegally in the first place, they broke the law, whether they wanted a better life or whatever. I work with many Internationals who have spent much money & time to become legal citizens, so why should someone who manages to cross the border illegally be given any privileges? I am dead set against this idea. It is totally unamerican!!! Elva Craig Julie Voparil From: Pat Rosenberg <rosenbergp@wcs-ia.net> sate Handouts Distributed Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 3:09 PM To: Council Subject: Iowa Ciity becoming a sanctuary city Iowa City council members, (Date) I do not want Iowa city to become a sanctuary city. Immigrants need to come in legally. We need to limit how many immigrants we have and what they are like. If they come in legally they do not need a sanctuary city. Respectfully, Patricia Rosenberg Waterloo teacher Julie Voparil From: Audley Linda <allmvantol@mchsi.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 4:49 PM To: Council Subject: sanctuary status Council members, I had imagined that we were already there. (miss guessed, with our county Sheriffs attitude, and my own left of center slant) Please move forward with all deliberate haste on this. Audley D. van Tol 1635 Dickenson LN I.C. IA 52240 Late riandouts Distributed N30 w'O (Date) Julie Voparil From: Ron Waters <sunsetgrill@hotmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:13 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City hk 130 ((o Hello Iowa City council. (Date) If you feel it is unfair for some people to not be subject to federal laws, then I think you should also consider protecting your taxpayers and legal citizens from federal laws. Maybe a group of local homeowners should seek Federal protection from the taxing of their property by the local government? If you want to establish a city-state then you have to do it without federal revenue. I don't think Iowa City is a place that can function without federal programs / support. If you believe it can, then maybe that is the issue you want to discuss? Until then, I AM APPOSED TO THE VERY CONCEPT OF A SANCTUARY CITY. It is unconstitutional, and in all fairness, unfair to to the legal residents of Iowa City. Thanks for your time and service, Ronald Waters Get Outlook for Android 3vs� �'8j Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Terry Hummel <tlhummel43@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:16 PM a0� fo To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city (Date) Under NO circumstances should Iowa City become a sanctuary city. By doing so you would not only endanger your residents but all of the visitors to your city. Do you want to be another Chicago or San Fran Cisco. Wise up. Sent from my iPad Julie Voparil From: Sent: To: Subject: City Council Members, mpstreb@aol.com Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:07 PM Council Sanctuary City discussion Late Handouts Distributed (Date) I am opposed to the Council declaring Iowa City to be a "Sanctuary City." Keep in mind the following points: 1. You are honor -bound as elected officials to obey the law -even the ones that you do not like. If you can not in good conscience follow federal law in your capacity as a Council member, the best thing to do is resign. 2. The new Administration and Congress seem to mean business about cracking down on sanctuary cities. You risk having federal funds withheld from Iowa City if you persist in this course of action. 3. 1 will join those who will work to defeat any Council Member who votes in favor of sanctuary city status. Mike Streb 703 Huntington Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245 Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Carol At Qwest <carollitton@q.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:26 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city issue (Date) As a life long Iowa City resident, born here 66 years ago, educated here, and now retired here, I want to state my opposition to the idea of Iowa City being a sanctuary city. Unless our federal immigration laws are changed, the concept goes against the law of the land. Carol Litton Sent from my Wad 3A c� Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: David Clark <dacicoph@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 201610:13 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City (Date) Please do not attempt to pass a sanctuary city ordinance. We are a nation of laws, that sets us apart from 3rd world countries. The election is over we need to go forward together. David Clark dacicooh()aol.com 3 -J� 11� ) Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: anna homan <ahoman2003@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:25 PM I a (3 0 lt, To: Council Subject: jan 3 meetng re: sanctuary city (Date) I urge you and the Iowa city council to do everything in your power to stop your city from becoming a sanctuary city. We need to close our borders and not allow this to happen until we can determine who would want to do harm to our country and citizens of this country. I live in cedar rapids but we are a sister city and am concerned that this could happen and cause harm to not only Iowa city but to the corridor in general. thank you, Anna Homan cedaar Rapids, ia. Julie Voparil From: Sent: To: Subject Dear Council Members, Gloria A Dunlap <glodun@msn.com> Friday, December 30, 2016 10:59 AM Council Fw: Sanctuary City Late Handouts Distributed I-',htl(� b (Date) I am shocked to learn that you are preparing an agenda to include Iowa City on the list of sanctuary cities. Just the fact that a handful of ultra liberal left wing progressive socialists have the right/perrogative to reshape our program is astounding. First of all, all sanctuary cities will lose their government funding after the inauguration. That alone shoud be enough to end the discussion. Apparently the Iowa socialists don't realize they lost. Enough already! If you are preparing a vote by the Johnson County taxpayers, please include mine as definitely "Nay" . My property taxes are already unbelievablly sky high and we have more than enough problems for our sherrif and polilce officers to handle. So please stop asking for trouble and vote against this cockamamie idea. Sincerely, Gloria Dunlap, 39 Montgomery Place, Iowa City 52240 Julie Voparil From: Deborah Thornton <dthornton9@aol.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 12:13 AM To: Council Subject: Vote NO on any sanctuary city proposal (� 6 Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) Please vote No on any sanctuary city proposal. The United States is a nation of laws, with the Federal laws having precedence on overarching national issues - such as who is a citizen and how non-citizens should be here legally. If someone is here illegally, they should not be allowed to remain. Otherwise, why even have 'citizenship'? Why make any standards as to who is a citizen, who should be allowed to vote, who is accorded the rights and responsibilities guaranteed us under the Constitution? Why have passports? Why even be an independent country? The U.S. State Department spends hundreds of millions of dollars every day to review the visa applications of those who want to visit the U.S. and those who want to move here. If Federal citizenship laws and decisions on who is here illegally mean nothing - Why do that at all? Just let anyone who can buy a plane ticket, or get on a boat, or walk across a line do so. What would the result be? Chaos. If one law, passed in a completely legal manner, is ignored - why shouldn't all laws be ignored? Stop lights mean nothing because I've decided I don't think they're fair. Shooting someone isn't illegal. Stealing certainly isn't illegal. And on and on. If you think Iowa City has the 'right' to ignore immigration laws simply because Donald Trump was elected president, then we all have the 'right' to ignore the laws the City Council passes simply because we didn't vote for you and don't agree with you. Guess I don't have to pay my - increasingly outrageously high! - city taxes then. Think I'll declare my property to be a 'sanctuary home,' exempt from foolish ideas, including your laws and taxes. Thank you. Deborah D. Thornton Scott Park Drive Iowa City, IA Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: David Telliho <telliho@gmail.com> j Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 6:04 AM 1 2, ` 3 u l ( b To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city (Date) Re - so called 'sanctuary ciy status. Federal Law is not to be ignored, just because you feel like it. By allowing illegal aliens to find sanctuary here, will increase the crime rate and put the burden of citizens safety upon themselves. So much for the touted "rule of law". Is that really what this Council wants ? If you do this thing, I encourage anyone who suffers injury, perpetrated by one of your illegal 'sanctuay seekers, to pursue legal action against each one of the Council members. Including any organization assisting the illegal entry. David C. Telliho Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Holden, Palmer J <pholden@iastate.edu> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 6:26 AM 1 3 0 (� To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city (Date) I oppose making Iowa City a sanctuary city. Allowing criminals unfettered access and not assisting law officers is wrong, especially any who have committed any crimes beyond being here illegally. Palmer Holden 15 Mary Ct Iowa City, IA 52245 515-231-5543 Julie Voparil From: Robin Hvidston <rhvidstonl@yahoo.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 8:10 AM To: Council Subject: NO SANCTUARY CITY UPHOLD THE LAW!!!!!! DO NOT ENCOURAGE LAWBREAKING!!!!!!!!!!!! (Date) Robin Hvidston Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Johnson, William T <william-t-johnson@uiowa.edu> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 8:53 AM 2\ To: Council k Subject: Sancuary City Proposal (Date) I read in the Cedar Rapid Gazette that Iowa City is considering becoming a sanctuary city. I must remind you that we are or use to be a nation of laws It is illegal to pick and choose the ones that you like and disregard the rest. If you pursue the path of becoming a sanctuary city you place us at both physical and fiscal risk. In 1996, the 104th U.S. Congress passed Pub. L. 104-208, also known as the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA . The IIRIRA requires local governments to cooperate with Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. "State and local sanctuary policies caused the release of more than 8,000 criminal alien offenders sought by ICE for deportation in 276 jurisdictions around the country over an eight-month period [January 1, 2014, to August 31, 2014], according to ICE records obtained by the Center for Immigration Studies in a FOIA request. Sixty-three percent of the individuals freed by local authorities had prior criminal histories or were labeled a public safety concern at the time of their release. Section 1373 of the U.S. Federal Code is clear: "Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, a Federal, State, or local government entity or official may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual." Section 133 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that allows the U.S. attorney general to enter into an agreement with a state, or any political subdivision therein related, to carry out "the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States." This authorizes the AG to train local police for the purposes of identifying and detaining illegals. As elected officials, you must follow the law or seek to repeal what you oppose, you cannot ignore the federal mandates and rule of law. "Without liberty, law loses its nature and its name, and becomes oppression. Without law, liberty also loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness." --James Wilson, Of the Study of the Law in the United States, 1790 William T. Johnson UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Be Remarkable William T. Johnson, D.D.S., M.S. Professor, Department of Endodontics Past W345 Dental Science Building Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1001 319-335-7471 Fax 319-335-9663 william-t-johnsonguiowa.edu Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: David Nowell <jarhel9@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 8:54 AM ) �` To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City (Date) Really? you, as a council, because you are not happy with the election , now want to dis-obey the laws and put YOUR citizens in danger? What would happen if we, the people, decided to do the same with legislation you passed? How would that sit? Do you really want a land where we only have to follow the rules we want? We are all immigrants at some point, no one gave our fore fathers a free hand out. America is the land of opportunity, not free hand outs and disregarding the laws of the land. Me thinks it is time to sweep the local government and start over. Take heed of what the election showed and LEARN. Liberal largese can not be allowed to carry forward.You have become too free with our money and too loosey gooney with our morality. Times, they are a changing and you need to realize that. David Nowell Julie From: Suellen Shea <shea.sa@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 9:55 AM To: Council Subject: OMG - Do NOT consider sanctuary city status - There is nothing but bad that can come from being a sanctuary city. '-5a' tZ ) Late Handouts Distributed (Date) Take it from a CALIFORNIAN with family in Iowa --- We sure know about this in California. It will only help the illegals and surely hurt YOUR CITIZENS. Suellen Shea in So. Calif. Julie Voparil From: robert <hirailman@hotmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 11:56 AM To: Council Subject: Shame on you Iowa City "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing!" Edmund Bullate) "When tolerance becomes a one-way street, it leads to cultural suicide." Allen West When you consider making your city into a sanctuary city, remember the lost Iowa souls of those who died at the hands of the illegal aliens you are trying to protect. Shame on you for even considering such ah act. A person in the U.S. illegally is a criminal and for you to offer them sanctuary, makes you guilty of aiding and abetting a criminal and you deserve to be prosecuted for that crime. Iowans deserve better than to protect criminals. They deserve enforcement of the laws. I suggest you remember the souls of your fellow Iowans that died at the hands of criminals and stop disrespecting their memory. Shame on you. Robert Mead 3 ��8 Julie Voparil Late Handouts llISU1ULL, From: George Gush <george.gush@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 10:28 AM 3G� To: Council Subject: No to Sanctuary Cities (Date) Sirs: I live in the Republic of California. Sanctuary Cities are destroying the state! Illegal aliens take our jobs, drive down wages, commit hideous crimes and over load our emergency hospitals. 5 Iowans were killed in LA by an Illegal alien setting their building on FIRE!! WE want the Federal government to come in and cleanup the lawless politicians who for cheap labor sold out the American worker. NO to Sanctuary Cities! Sincerely, George Gush Julie Voparil From: Cherie Wood <chwd101@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 10:38 AM I To: Council 1 Subject: Illegal immigration (Date) I understand you are considering a sanctuary city. In my County. There are 10 million or more. 5 of you people were killed here in Los Angeles. They cost us in life and money. They learned from the people before them and LA RAZA. I wish we didn't have this problem. Schools, freeways, hospitals, welfare, and state services are flooded. Please reconsider. Your American Citizens will appreciate you for it. CHERIE WOOD 909 6362136 Richard Rystrom 10101 Hall Road Cedar Rapids, IA 52411 Cell phone: 319-440-0930 Home Phone: 319-393-7852 December 29, 2016 Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Iowa City Council, Late Handouts Distributed k1 l,a Ili (Date) Please don't make Iowa City a sanctuary city. Please obey the laws as you expect others to. Please review this law: 8 USC section 1324 N O Thanks. -, Q� o M Sincerely, t`n /V/[C G Richard Rystrom Excerpt from: 8 U.S.C. § 1324: US Code - Section 1324: Bringing in and harboring certain aliens (a) Criminal penalties (1)(A) Any person who - (i) knowing that a person is an alien, brings to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever such person at a place other than a designated port of entry or place other than as designated by the Commissioner, regardless of whether such alien has received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States and regardless of any future official action which may be taken with respect to such alien; (ii) knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, transports, or moves or attempts to transport or move such alien within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law; (iii) knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals, harbors; or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation; (iv) encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law; or (v)(I) engages in any conspiracy to commit any of the preceding acts, or (II) aids or abets the commission of any of the preceding acts, shall be punished as provided in subparagraph (B). — Continued........ Julie Voparil From: Arthur Christopher Schaper <ArthurSchaper@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 11:36 AM To: Council Subject: Fw: CONTACT IOWA CITY Council To Reject Sanctuary City Status -- Remind Them 4 Iowans Killed in L.A. To the Iow City, Iowa City Council: Late Handouts Distributed My name is Arthur Schaper, a member of We the People Rising. (Date) We are a pro -immigration ENFORCEMENT coalition, and we hold elected officials accountable to enforce our immigration laws rather than enable illegal immigration. The Iowa City, Iowa city council's decision to turn the city into a sanctuary city is one of the most offensive, dysfunctional, and outrageous actions you could take. I would like to inform you that FOUR Iowa residents were killed in a warehouse fire in Los Angeles, set by a twice arrested and convicted illegal alien. Those four residents were named: 1. Tierra Stansberry, 18 of Ottumwa, Iowa. 2. Jerry Clemons, 59 3. Mary Ann Davis, 44, 4. Joseph Proennke (Williams), 24 Those four lives would have never been lost if Los Angeles had not followed an immoral --and ILLEGAL --sanctuary city policy. Tragedies like the four above are repeated all over the country because of illegal aliens who kill our citizens and the lax enforcement of our immigration laws. You should be ashamed of yourselves for even considering such a perverse policy. No Sanctuary cities! Arthur Christopher Schaper is a blogger, writer, and commentator on topics both timeless and timely; political, cultural, and eternal. A life-long Southern California resident, Arthur currently lives in Torrance. Follow his blogs at The State of the Union and As He Is, So Are We Ministries. Twitter: @ArthurCSchaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthurchristopher.schaper Email: ArthurSchaper@hotmail.com From: Robin Hvidston<robinhvidston@wethepeoplerising.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 7:10 AM Subject: CONTACT IOWA CITY Council To Consider Sanctuary City Status Remind Them 4 Iowans Killed in L.A. We The People Rising http://wetheyeoplerising.com EMAIL robinhvidston@wethepeoplerising.com Iowa City, Iowa - Alert From Robin Hvidston Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton said the city council plans to discuss a sanctuary city status at its work session on Tuesday night, 1/3/17. https://www.icgov.orgjstaff-directory?term node tid depth=247 READ THE ARTICLE BELOW. CONTACT the Iowa City council members and tell them you oppose sanctuary cities. Remind them that the incoming Trump administration has stated that federal funding will be revoked from sanctuary cities. INFORM the city council that 4 Iowans were killed in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles on 6/13/16 when an illegal alien with a record of domestic violence and drug abuse set an intentional fire that killed 5 Americans. Demand that the city uphold and enforce the law! EMAIL the city council Council(a)iowa-city.or� CALL the city council 319-356-5043 BELOW - 4 IOWANS KILLED IN THE SANCTUARY CITY OF LOS ANGELES ON 6/13/16 Tierra Stansberry, 18, was 1 of the 4 victims of Ottumwa, Iowa. Jerry Clemons, 59, and Mary Ann Davis, 44, were a couple who lived in Ottumwa, Iowa. According to May Ann Davis' Facebook page, on June 10, 2016 they were traveling by bus to Los Angeles to visit her son, Joseph Proennke (Williams), 24, also of Ottumwa, Iowa. His photo is at the right, above. Mary Ann Davis posted the 2 photos above, second and third from the left, on Facebook, on June 10th, while they were traveling on the bus to Los Angeles. http://ktvo.conVnews/local/friends-remember-those-lost-in-la-warehouse-fire CA members of The Remembrance Project attended the killer Johnny Sanchez's 12/19/16 hearing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court - honoring Tierra Stansberry, who was from Iowa. ARTICLE httn://www.kcci. comlarticlelaudio-robocall-on-sanctuary-citv-causes-flood-of-calls-to-iowa- city-offices/8547253 Audio: Robocall on sanctuary city causes flood of calls to Iowa City offices Updated: 7:37 PM CST Dec 29, 2016 A robocall regarding Iowa City's discussion on whether to become a sanctuary city sent a flood of calls into the city clerk's office. Simon Andrew, the assistant to the city manager, said the calls started Wednesday afternoon with people reporting that an automated message had told them the City Council planned to vote on a sanctuary city status at its meeting on Jan. 3. A recording of the call from Priorities for Iowa, however, shows the call only notifies residents of the discussion and does not mention a vote. Mayor Jim Throgmorton said the council plans to discuss a sanctuary city status at its work session on Tuesday night. Throgmorton said the discussion had been prompted by an influx of requests from citizens since the November election for Iowa City to become a sanctuary city, though the mayor did not want to speculate that Trump's victory was the motivation behind those requests. Jimmy Centers, with Priorities for Iowa, says the goal of the calls is to educate people about the discussion so they can make their voice heard on it. The can gives several ways to contact city offices or City Council members and allows callers to press a button to be transferred to City Hall. Priorities for Iowa's Facebook page includes a post that claims Iowa City "will consider becoming a sanctuary city next week" and links to a blog post containing contact information for the City Council and clerk's office. Throgmorton said some of the calls he received from people who got the automated can were from people who live outside Iowa City. Centers said the calls did go to people living around Iowa City, not just within city limits, who might be interested in the issue. A sanctuary city is a designation that welcomes illegal immigrants, making it easier for them to get government services or avoid federal immigration agents. Right now, Iowa City is not a designated sanctuary city, but Andrew notes many of its policies already help immigrants, for example, by not requiring a government ID unless mandated by law. Johnson County, however, is listed as a sanctuary city on an informal basis. Johnson County's sheriff has declared he will not hold illegal immigrants for federal agents, and the county recently began issuing IDs for anyone, including illegal immigrants. KCRG-TV9 called the city clerk's office, which now answers with a voice message clarifying the city is not voting on a sanctuary city status and giving instructions on ways to contact the City Council with concerns. Andrew says that has helped relieve some of the call load on the staff. If you want to contact the Iowa City City Council about an issue, Andrew says the best way to do so is to email council(a)iowa-city.org. The call text of the automated call is below: "This is Priorities for Iowa, Inc. The Iowa City City Council agreed to explore the topic of becoming a sanctuary city at its Tuesday, Jan. 3 work session. Your voice needs to be heard. Recently, the Iowa City mayor explained that several community members have come forward to suggest the city declare itself a sanctuary city in response to the new federal administration. Priorities for Iowa is encouraging members of the Iowa City community and its neighbors to attend the meeting or to contact local Iowa City officials. You can do so by calling 319-356-5043 or by emailing council at iowa dash city dot org. If you would like to be connected the Iowa City City Council, please press 1 now. Iowa City City Council members plan to explore ways to better protect illegal immigrants through city policy. The City Council work session will be open to the public on Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. at Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington St., Iowa City. Please take action. If you would like to be connected to the Iowa City City Council, please press 1 now. 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INunbersusK0 FOR LOWER IMMIGRATION LEVELS httys://www.numbersusa.coin/content/ FAIR fEOERATICN rOR AMERICAN IMN4YIATICR rcronM htip://www.fairus.org/ Follow on Twitter Friend on Facebook Forward to Friend ROBIN HVIDSTON We The People Rising http://wethepeoplerisin .wordpress.com/ Action Alert Our mailing address is: WE THE PEOPLE RISING 915 W. Foothill Blvd, #321 Claremont, CA 91711 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Julie Vo From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Shaw <markjshaw@verizon.net> Friday, December 30, 2016 11:56 AM Council Iowa City Sanctuary City Proposal Dear Iowa City council members, 3 0 l (Date) I understand that Iowa City is considering making itself a "sanctuary city" to prevent Federal law from being enforced, within City limits, against those who are illegally resident in the United States. As a concerned American citizen, I urge you not to compound law -breaking by non -U.S. citizens with law -breaking of your own to protect those law -breakers from the consequences of their law -breaking. All Americans, regardless of location or position, must act in the best interest of their fellow Americans, and in the best interest of the United States of America. "Sanctuary cities" are an affront to Constitutional, democratically enacted Federal law, which is supreme across the land, and are a direct assault on the welfare of individual American citizens, and on the general welfare of the United States of America. Please do not ever allow Iowa City to become a "sanctuary city." Sincerely, Mark Shaw Mark Shaw 2028 14th Street, Apt. H Santa Monica, California 90405 310-450-7268 markishawAverizon.net p.s. - Regarding Mayor Throgmorton's comments to the Iowa City Press -Citizen: Although the city is revisiting the sanctuary city conversation, Throgmorton said the city is not planning to cavy the "sanctuary city" label. "When it comes to what we're talking about, the label is not as important as the policies and practices. They're what's most important," Throgmorton said. ho://www.press-citizen.com/story/newsllocaII2016/12/091iowa-city-revisits-sanctuarv- talks/95204656/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin= I use the term "sanctuary city" because we all know what it really means - a place that flouts U.S. law and protects those who violate it. Whether one likes or uses the label or not, if a city in any way so much as condones or even just looks the other way regarding violations of U.S. law within its limits, it is a "sanctuary city" - a city that sanctions law -breaking. Iowa City must not become such a city. 3 -q�,) Julie Voparil From: jim walters <jcmwalt@infionline.net> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 11:32 AM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Dear Councilors: (Date) Being a registered Republican, I naturally got that phone call from Priorities for Iowa encouraging me to contact you about a proposal to make Iowa City a "sanctuary city." Sounds like a great idea to me! Especially in this Christmas season where many celebrate the birth of one of the world's most noted refugees. Bethlehem is now a sanctuary city that draws visitors from around the world. I called Priorities for Iowa to thank them for letting me know that you are bravely considering this action. Jim Walters 1033 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-466-1134 Julie From: Sent: To: Subject: garryklein@gmail.com Friday, December 30, 2016 1:47 PM Council Support for Iowa City as a Sanctuary City Dear Mayor Throgmorton and City Council members, Late l-:!, \3o I lto (Date) Upon hearing that citizens have been asked to attend the next council meeting in regards to whether Iowa City supports being a Sanctuary City, My wife Betsy and I would be on the side of supporting a Sanctuary City for those who need such support. As the recent election has shown, there are xenophobic interests that would have us use our limited resources to go on a witch hunt against those members of our community who they fear. We would merely suggest that a priority for any community is public safety. When we use our resources to single out members of a community based on their place of origin, it is a slippery slope that harms the community more than helps. In our many years of living in this community, we have been heartened by efforts to bring our community together. We hope that by saying we value all residents in our community, we can continue to be a leader in supporting a diverse community in Iowa. Best regards, Garry and Betsy Klein 628 2nd Ave. Iowa City Sent from my iPad Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Rod Meier <rcmeierl940@gmaii.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 2:10 PM al o I To: Council 1 Subject: Sanctuary City (Date) Have you no brains? Read the papers, check out the crime rates in the Cities that have become sanctuary cities. Is there not enough crime and Rapes in Iowa City? As a property owner and supporter of the U of I, 1 cannot believe you would Even consider this. If this is approved, I will sell the property and send my last three granddaughters To some other school. Sent from my Wad Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: mmcgetrick@socal.rr.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 3:05 PM To: Council Subject: NO SANCTUARY (Date) Dear City Council: I hope you are not considering "Sanctuary City". after the deaths of 4 Iowans in L.A. on 6/13/16. Do the right thing so President Trump doesn't have to do it for you. Thank You, Mike Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Janet West <jayjay7651 1 @gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 3:21 PM C� `S To: Council Subject: NO TO SANCTUARY CITY (Date) Four Iowan citizens were just killed by an illegal alien who intentionally set a fire. He was in the U.S. because of sanctuary city policies and other friendly to illegal alien policies. Iowans, and all Americans, must obey federal law and if any jurisdiction doesn't, the new administration will be blocking federal grant money. Please place American citizens firstlll Janet West Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: retired2010@reagan.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 3:36 PM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary City Thank God I don't live in your liberal district or I'd be moving soon. To even suggest that you would consider protecting people who have broken the law to come here and now you want to give them sanctuary is beyond the pale. If this recent election has not shown you how the country is going at full blast then I don't know what it will take for you to understand that this is NOT what this country or state wants. The EU has tried "open borders" and it has been a complete and unmetigated disaster for them all. Leaders who have gone this route will be booted from office. It is complete lawlessness, putting the innocent at risk and the country on a downward spiral. So your suggestion of going this way is complete stupidity. I encourage you to rethink this position because it will not stand with the new incoming leader of this country - THANK GOD........... Sheryl Soden Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Ferial Tewfik <ftewl`ik@icradonc.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 4:55 PM 1� J To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city (Date) I have been living in Iowa city for the last 44 years, as a post graduate and practicing physician affiliated with the University and also Mercy Hospital, proudly raised my children here and I absolutely oppose declaring Iowa city as sanctuary city. Ferial Abbassy This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510- 2521. The information contained in this message may be confidential and legally privileged. The message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, forwarding, dissemination, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Hawley Family <ancient@eaglescrag.net> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 4:29 PM 7— To: Council (Date) Cc: Pauline Taylor Subject: Issue of Iowa City becoming sanctuary city To the Iowa City City Council Dear Council Members, I have read in The Gazette newspaper that you will be considering the topic of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at your Tuesday, January 3, 2017 work session. The newspaper article said that the Iowa City Mayor explained that "several" community members came forward to suggest that the city declare itself a "sanctuary city" in response to the new federal administration. I am one of the "several more" community members who oppose Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. In fact, I consider it ludicrous that my city council would even consider such a course of action as to become a "sanctuary city". First of all, my understanding of your "Oath of Office" is, "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability, discharge all the duties of the office in Iowa City, as now or hereafter required by law." My understanding of this oath is that you will obey Federal laws and regulations, and that those Federal laws and regulations are primary to the secondary state, and to the tertiary local laws and regulations. Federal laws and regulations do not allow for cities to 'opt out' of obeying Federal laws, by cities establishing themselves as "sanctuary cities". Secondly, we are a nation of laws and, as a nation of laws, we look to our leaders (the Iowa City City Council members) to be an example and follow the lawfully created Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. Since our Federal laws require our City Council to adhere to those Federal laws and that there is no "sanctuary city option", it would be unlawful, in my opinion, for you to establish Iowa City as a "sanctuary city". Thirdly, if you are so foolish as to establish Iowa City as a "sanctuary city" you risk the entire city to be subject to fines, penalties, and sanctions from the Federal Government. This would be against the welfare of the entire city. Five years ago, the issue of declaring Iowa City a sanctuary city arose. At that time, the City Council wisely decided against it. I would hope that the current Iowa City City Council would be as wise as that Council five years ago, and again decide against being a "sanctuary city". Respectfully, Mrs. Linda Hawley Julie Voparil From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Council Members: heefner shirley <shirley.heefner@gmail.com> Friday, December 30, 2016 5:13 PM Council Shirley Heefner Sanctuary City 3 --(�<g 7 Late Handouts Distributed is (Date) I am totally against Iowa City becoming a Sanctuary City for illegal immigrants. ALL people in the USA must obey the laws of the land, no exceptions, and Iowa City is included. PLEASE take my request seriously. Thank You heefner shirley shirlev.heefnerAjunail.com 3-'P (4%) Julie Vo pari I Late Handouts Distributed From: Larry Zilge <larry@myzilges.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 6:28 PM To: Council Subject: SANCTUARY (Date) DEAR CONCERNED. I AM VERY CONCERNED, THAT THIS IDEA IS EVEN BEING DISCUSSED! I CANT BELIEVE IT. WE ARE A NATION OF LAWS. LAWS ARE MADE FOR A PURPOSE AND VIOLATORS ARE REPRIMANDED, JAILED. I FOR 1 DO NOT WANT TO BE LIKE THE PEOPLE IN CALIF. OR OUT EAST. IT IS JUST PLAIN, NOT FAIR TO THOSE L E A G A L. IMMIGRANTS WHO FOLLOWED THE RULES AND WAITED TO GET INTO THIS COUNTRY. THESE ARE THE TYPE OF PEOPLE I WANT TO COME HERE NOT PEOPLE WHO MAY BE RUNNING AWAY FROM SOMETHING. IF THIS IS SOME SORT OF POLITICAL PLOY TO MAKE THINGS MORE DIFFICULT FOR O U R NEW PRESIDENT, FORGET IT, GROW UP AND LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT LIKE US CONSERVATIVES HAD TO DO THE LAST 8 YEARS. EVEN THE STATE OF IA. MADE IT CLEAR THAT WE WANT TO TAKE CARE OF AMERICA 1ST. LARRY ZILGE MASON CITY IA. Julie From: Joyce Shiley <jrshiley@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 9:13 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City (Date) We are a Country of laws! Sanctuary City doesn't belong in Iowa, nor any other city. Undocumented immigrants are violating Federal Immigration Laws. We will never Make America Great Again as long as we let people continue to break laws of our Country! Please, do not pass being a Sanctuary City. Iowa is a law abiding state, let's keep it that way and show our children that following laws are very important in life. Sent from my iPad Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Olshansky, Brian <brian-olshansky@uiowa.edu> q �/ Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 9:22 PM 3 J To: Council (Date) Subject: A Sanctuary City? I am completely against the idea of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. It is also unconscionable that this "ide" is being set forth by an unknown number of interested parties. If this were ever to be considered, it should be by a democratic vote of the entire population of Iowa City. Otherwise this is not a democratic process and should be forbidden to be seriously considered. Brian Olshansky Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of the original message and attachments thereto. Email sent to or from UI Health Care may be retained as required by law or regulation. Thank you. 3-;�(e) Julie Voparil From: Wei Ouyang <weizor@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 12:06 AM To: Council Subject: Yes to sanctuary city!!! Hello, (Date) My family and I are Iowa city residents and want to express our support for us becoming a sanctuary city. I think it's an especially important time for local governments to take actions to protect our community against hatred and bigotry. Thank you for considering this important issue! Wei Julie Voparil �aEe rreFle9F1Ffi si6efi�YFfibi From: Steve Short <NightSkyTours@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 2:30 AM To: Council Cc: Robin Hvidston Subject: Please oppose sanctuary cities111 (Date) Dear Iowa City council members, I oppose sanctuary cities. The incoming Trump administration has stated that federal funding will be revoked from sanctuary cities. Did you know that 4 Iowans were killed in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles on 6/13/16 when an illegal alien with a record of domestic violence and drug abuse set an intentional fire that killed 5 Americans. We demand that the city uphold and enforce the law! Thank You, Steve Short Orange Family Values Foundation 3 -p lR ) Julie Voparil From: Rafael Morataya <rafael@cwjiowa.org> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 7:48 AM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Subject: CWJ Position Statement: Iowa City Immigration Discussion Attachments: CWJ Statement on Immigration.docx Dear Jeff and City Council members here is our contribution to Iowa City Immigration discussion, Thank you Best regards, Rafael Morataya Executive Director Center for Workers Justice Cell 319-499 8363 Like us on Facebook Late Handouts Distributed /11 z/ i L) (Date) CWJ Position Statement: Iowa City Immigration Discussion There are powerful interests sewing division in our nation - seeking to pit immigrants against people born in this country, union workers against unorganized workers, Christians against Muslims, white workers against their black coworkers and neighbors. It's spilling into our state, and the debates over the City Council's discussion of Sanctuary City ordinances are a microcosm of these battles. We are proud to live in a community where people have done incredible work in recent years to come together, build unity, and create measurable progress for our entire community. At the Center for Worker Justice, we are immigrants and U.S. born; we come from many races, ethnicities, and religious traditions; we speak a dozen languages. Our differences are small compared with what we have in common. We work to make a living and build a future. We pay taxes. We prosper by helping each other. We love our community, and pour our hearts and minds into improving it. Our experience shows that when we stand together and defend each other, our whole community benefits. Together, we have shined a spotlight on workplace abuses and recovered unpaid wages. We won a long -overdue increase in the minimum wage. We have stood up for affordable housing. And we have worked hard to improve trust between local law enforcement officials and minority communities, making our community safer for everyone. This week, a group funded by out-of-state corporations decided to use our community as a political football, trying to drum up fear and anti -immigrant sentiment with robocalls. We refuse to be divided or distracted by politicians or corporate -funded groups that deride our neighbors and would pit us against each other for their own political gain. We have made significant progress with the Iowa City police department in building trust between officers and immigrant community members, and intend to continue meeting with the department to strengthen communication. We believe that the department's current policies recognize that immigration enforcement is federal jurisdiction, not the jurisdiction of local police, and we welcome any actions to affirm the existing policies. We do not know what changes the new Congress and President will pursue with regard to immigration issues. But regardless of what they do or don't do, we will continue to live by the principles that have strengthened our community, we will stand together and reject efforts to divide us, keep families united and continue to raise standards for everyone in our community and invite all people of good will to do the same. Julie Voparil H9�A^utc ILctrthufed From: robert <hirailman@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 8:58 AM To: Council Subject: No to Sanctuary (Date) "A Mexican man accused of raping a 13 -year-old girl on a Greyhound bus that traveled through Kansas had been deported 10 times and voluntarily removed from the U.S. another nine times since 2003, records obtained by The Associated Press show." To the members of the Council, here is the end result of your "sanctuary city" proposal. Tell this 13 year old and her parents and the families of the four Iowans that were murdered, by the very people you are trying to offer sanctuary to, just how your plan will justify their loss of life and the life time damage done to their loved ones. Shame on you for even considering this action. If you pass this proposal, then maybe, with any luck, your family will be the next to suffer at their hands. Think about the end result of your actions and enforce the immigration laws, don't aid and abet these criminals. If you pass this proposal, it makes you an accessory to their crimes and my hope is that every citizen that gets harmed by your actions files a multi-million dollar lawsuit against each of you personally. "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing!" Edmund Burke "To stand in silence when they should be protesting makes cowards out of men." A. Lincoln And to ensure my message makes it into your registry, I sign my full name below..... Sincerely, Robert Mead Julie Voparil From: mfkswolf@gmail.com on behalf of Kurt Michael Friese <KurtFriese@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 1:43 PM Late Handouts Distributes To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Dear Iowa City City Councilors, at I had hoped to attend your meeting on the subject of Sanctuary City status, but regrettably I am unable, so I must address you here. As he pursues a transition into office, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to eliminate federal funding for so-called "sanctuary cities" across the U.S. that refuse to cooperate with his draconian and inhuman deportation plans (whether they are formally declared sanctuary cities or not). Many cities around the country have policies in place that prohibit local authorities from considering immigration status. It is a public safety issue. No person should ever have to fear for their own safety when they need the help of law enforcement authorities. If a victim is afraid to report a crime, that criminal remains free to commit the same crime on you and your family. If law enforcement officers are enjoined from asking about immigration status, that fear is eliminated, freeing the victim to help law enforcement catch that criminal. Mayors and city councils of cities such as Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and Minneapolis have already rejected Mr. Trump's threat and announced they will not cooperate. As a county supervisor, I will call upon Johnson County to formally and specifically support Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek's decision not to cooperate with such efforts, and I hope Iowa City we lead other cities in Johnson County, to declare itself a Sanctuary City, and refuse to aid in any federal mass -deportation plans. If it costs us federal money, so be it. Peace, kmf Kurt Michael Fri= Supervisor -Elect Johnson County Board of Supervisors 319.321.7935 Campaign In 308 East Burlington Street, #211 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ElectKurtFrieseO.PMail.com Website:: Facebook :: Twitter Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: David Sterling <thesterlingillusion@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 2:33 PM ---lJ / 1 To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City status (Date) Hello; my name is David Sterling; and I spoke with you at the city council meeting regarding the Rose Oaks residents. I was born and raised here, and I know that what sets us ahead of other cities in the state is our progressive, inclusive policies. Please vote toward Sancturary City status. Sincerely, David Julie Voparil From: Brad Pector <bpector@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributeo Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 3:11 PM To: Council Subject: Citizen SafetyL— Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) People's civil rights in this country are in immediate danger, and have been for a long time. After months of Islamophobic rhetoric, the president-elect's administration announced that they are now discussing their plan to register Muslims in the United States. This goes against everything this country stands for. And when it comes to undocumented immigrants in this country, the narrative is similar; the president-elect's administration has made deportation an essential part of their platform. The president-elect has also made a habit of hiring white supremacists to his campaign. The system is already rigged against people of color in this country, and we cannot rest easy while more marginalization and violence takes place– especially when it takes place on our doors. We ask you to denounce any support of these unconstitutional policies due to the danger it would reap on our fellow Muslim citizens, our fellow citizens of color, and our citizens who are immigrants, especially because the Iowa City climate has become increasingly intolerant of these populations. We cannot cooperate with ICE or any federal registry program. We need you to promise to keep our communities safe under this sort of administration, as our safety should be your top priority. Sincerely, Brad Pector, a concerned citizen of Iowa City Julie Voparil From: Abby Thomas <abigailthomas94@gmail.corAate Handouts Distributed Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 3:22 PM To: Council Subject: Iowa City Citizen Safety Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) People's civil rights in this country are in immediate danger, and have been for a long time. After months of Islamophobic rhetoric, the president-elect's administration announced that they are now discussing their plan to register Muslims in the United States. This goes against everything this country stands for. And when it comes to undocumented immigrants in this country, the narrative is similar; the president-elect's administration has made deportation an essential part of their platform. The president-elect has also made a habit of hiring white supremacists to his campaign. The system is already rigged against people of color in this country, and we cannot rest easy while more marginalization and violence takes place— especially when it takes place on our doors. We ask you to denounce any support of these unconstitutional policies due to the danger it would reap on our fellow Muslim citizens, our fellow citizens of color, and our citizens who are immigrants, especially because the Iowa City climate has become increasingly intolerant of these populations. We cannot cooperate with ICE or any federal registry program. We need you to promise to keep our communities safe under this sort of administration, as our safety should be your top priority. Sincerely, Abigail Thomas (Concerned Citizen) Julie Voparil From: Miriam Timmer-Hackert <timmer.hackert@gmail.collto Handouts Distributed Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 4:00 PM To: Council Subject: We aren't alone in not enforcing ICE detainers , r � Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) It is interesting to look at lists of Sanctuaries cities, counties, and states in the US. httv://www.oiipac.or-g/sanctuary.asy lists North Dakota, Vermont, and all 64 counties in Colorado as refusing to detain people solely for immigration violations. I do not believe that Colorado and Vermont are now filled with rapists and murderers so San Francisco and Chicago's crime issues are not solely due to their lack of local immigration enforcement. It certainly is easy to remember when a criminal is an undocumented immigrant but I think in general undocumented people try hard not to call authorities attention to themselves - they are more likely to be victims of crime because they are often afraid to contact authorities. When they fear to report crime then those criminal remain free to continue. Again according to OJJPAC, all of the following Iowa counties will not honor ICE detainers without a court order or unless a judge has approved a probable cause warrant: Allamakee, Benton, Cass, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Franklin, Freemont, Greene, Ida, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Linn, Marion, Monona, Montgomery, Polk, Pottawattamie, Sioux, Story, Wapello, Winneshiek Co. (As of 10-13-15, Source: 10-8-14 DHS DDO Report) I support Lonny Pulkrabek for using our resources to deal with criminals, wherever they are from, and not diverting our limited jail space to people whose only crime is their immigration status. Good luck as you discuss what other actions the city can take to best care for all of us. Sincerely, Miriam Timmer-Hackert Mediator, Lawyer, Peacemaker 1911 Lynncrest Dr Coralville IA 52241 319-331-8416 Timmer.hackert(M Pmail. com Julie Voparil From: Miriam Timmer-Hackert <timmer.hackert@gma1[ow9andouts Distribute(; Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:14 PM To: Council Subject: Local government liability for ICE detainers Dear Iowa City Council, (Date)7 I'm sorry for the additional email but I think the two federal court cases holding the local government liable for violating the civil rights of people by locking them up solely under ICE detainers is quite important. Apparently if Trump wants to tell every county sheriff and police chief how to do their jobs, Trump first needs to get ICE detainers to be legally binding, but there is the 10th Amendment problem (reserving powers to the states.) Pennsylvania court decision: "Ernesto Galarza is a U.S. citizen who was arrested for a drug offense, posted bail, and instead of being released, was held in custody by Lehigh County under an immigration detainer issued by federal immigration officials. Three days after Galarza posted bail, immigration officials learned that he was a U.S. citizen. The detainer was withdrawn and Galarza was released. Galarza then filed this § 1983 action against, in relevant part, Lehigh County, contending that Lehigh County detained Galarza without probable cause for more than 48 hours, without notice of the basis of his detention or the ability to contest it. The District Court dismissed the complaint against Lehigh County on the basis that it could not be held responsible for Galarza's detention because it was compelled to follow the immigration detainer. On appeal, Galarza argues that under a plain reading of the relevant federal regulation, immigration detainers are permissive and, to hold otherwise, would violate the anti-comandeering principles inherent in the Tenth Amendment. We agree with Galarza that immigration detainers do not and cannot compel a state or local law enforcement agency to detain suspected aliens subject to removal." httv://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/123991p.pdf In the Oregon case, the jail informed Miranda-Olivares and her family that she could not bail out due to the ICE detainer and she spent two weeks in jail, which is 12 days more than she was sentenced to and 12 days beyond what the ICE detainer called for. The court held "...as discussed below, neither 28 CFR § 287.7 nor the form of ICE detainer at issue here are mandatory. As a result, the County violated Miranda-Olivares's Fourth Amendment rights." htttv://media.oreizonlive.com/clackamascounty impact/other/Miranda%20Olivares%20MSJ%20decision.140411.pdf I prefer Iowa City and Johnson county use our limited jail space for violent criminals, not people ICE requests be detained for immigration issues. Sincerely, Miriam Timmer-Hackert Mediator, Lawyer, Peacemaker 1911 Lynncrest Dr Coralville IA 52241 319-331-8416 Timmer.hackert(&junail.com On Dec 31, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Miriam Timmer-Hackert <timmer.hackert(nbgmail.com> wrote: Dear Iowa City Council, It is interesting to look at lists of Sanctuaries cities, counties, and states in the US. htti)://www.oiipac.org/sanctuga.asp lists North Dakota, Vermont, and all 64 counties in Colorado as refusing to detain people solely for immigration violations. I do not believe that Colorado and Vermont are now filled with rapists and murderers so San Francisco and Chicago's crime issues are not solely due to their lack of local immigration enforcement. It certainly is easy to remember when a criminal is an undocumented immigrant but I think in general undocumented people try hard not to call authorities attention to themselves - they are more likely to be victims of crime because they are often afraid to contact authorities. When they fear to report crime then those criminal remain free to continue. Again according to OJJPAC, all of the following Iowa counties will not honor ICE detainers without a court order or unless a judge has approved a probable cause warrant: Allamakee, Benton, Cass, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Franklin, Freemont, Greene, Ida, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Linn, Marion, Monona, Montgomery, Polk, Pottawattamie, Sioux, Story, Wapello, Winneshiek Co. (As of 10-13-15, Source: 10-8-14 DHS DDO Report) I support Lonny Pulkrabek for using our resources to deal with criminals, wherever they are from, and not diverting our limited jail space to people whose only crime is their immigration status. Good luck as you discuss what other actions the city can take to best care for all of us. Sincerely, Miriam Timmer-Hackert Mediator, Lawyer, Peacemaker 1911 Lynncrest Dr Coralville IA 52241 319-331-8416 Timmer.hackertna,gmail.com Julie Voparil From: Rachael Carlson <rachaelcarlson@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 4:37 PM To: Council Late Handouts Distributed Subject: Sanctuary city status Dear City Council Members, (Date) I wish to express my support for Iowa City to have Sanctuary City Status. It's the right thing to do. Thank you, Rachael Carlson 1205 E. Jefferson St. 3 J�'(7) Julie Voparil From: Wold, Ian L <ian-wold@uiowa.edu> Late Handouts Distributea Sent: Saturday, December 31, 20168:11 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City Status r Council, (Date) My name is Ian Wold, I'm an undergraduate at the UI. I'm writing to ask you to consider to support sanctuary status for Iowa City. It is vitally important that we protect our neighbors from human rights abuses and uphold their dignity as members of our community in any way we can. By supporting sanctuary status, we can support those who need it. Thank you kindly for your time, and happy New Year! Best regards, Ian Wold Philosophy and Computer Science University of Iowa, 2017 3-c(8 Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributer. From: Jill Humston <jlhumston@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 9:56 PM I j1 /� DTo: Council Subject: Supporting Sanctuary City status (Date) When the Iowa City City Council considers making Iowa City a sanctuary city, please know we support it! Thank you! Jill Humston & Andrew Ackermann 159 Dartmouth St, IC 52245 3 1; (V Julie Voparil From: sean shade <morilious25@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distribute( Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 9:13 PM To: Council Subject: Civil Rights /'.� // Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) People's civil rights in this country are in immediate danger, and have been for a long time. After months of Islamophobic rhetoric, the president-elect's administration announced that they are now discussing their plan to register Muslims in the United States. This goes against everything this country stands for. And when it comes to undocumented immigrants in this country, the narrative is similar; the president-elect's administration has made deportation an essential part of their platform. The president-elect has also made a habit of hiring white supremacists to his campaign. The system is already rigged against people of color in this country, and we cannot rest easy while more marginalization and violence takes place— especially when it takes place on our doors. We ask you to denounce any support of these unconstitutional policies due to the danger it would reap on our fellow Muslim citizens, our fellow citizens of color, and our citizens who are immigrants, especially because the Iowa City climate has become increasingly intolerant of these populations. We cannot cooperate with ICE or any federal registry program. We need you to promise to keep our communities safe under this sort of administration, as our safety should be your top priority. Sincerely, —A Concerned Citizen Julie Voparil From: Action Iowa <actioniowa@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 10:21 PM To: Council Late Handouts Distribute Subject: Support of Sanctuary City Status Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) This letter is in full support of declaring Iowa City a sanctuary city. I am the leader of Action Together Network Iowa, which has over 7000 members in Iowa and 500 members in Johnson County. Iowa City would not be the only city to not enforce ICE detainer requests- many cities, counties, and states do not (California, Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, North Dakota, Connecticut, Rhode Island according to CIS.) Federal courts in Pennsylvania and Oregon have ruled that the ICE detainers open the local communities to liability for wrongfully placing people in jail. Given the lack of jail space in Johnson county, we prefer that violent criminals are in jail, not immigrants. Furthermore, immigrants should be able to report crimes without fear of detention from law enforcement. Sanctuary cities are safer because immigraants can confidently report criminal activities. We hope that you embrace all of the citizens of Iowa City and support any sanctuary city status. Sincerely, Elizabeth Dinschel, State Leader Action Together Network Iowa ActionIowaOemail.com 515-661-4144 Julie Voparil a.nrc NctnhuteL From: vince davis <vwdl948@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 6:00 AM r �/ To: Council 1 Subject: Sanctuary city? (Date) We do NOT need a sanctuary city for Iowa city. It will endanger the lives of ALL Iowans. PLEASE VOTE NO! Vince Davis re.t USN Julie Voparil Late Handouts t)iWlbULC� From: Diana k. Miller <dkmiller48@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 201711:07 AM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city status (Date) Please support Iowa City having sanctuary city status as a message that we support and protect all citizens. Diana Miller 1138 Swisher St. Iowa City Sent from my Whone 3 A;� (g:) Julie Voparil From: Stolley, Daniel <daniel-stolley@uiowa.edu> Late Handouts Distributet, Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 11:45 AM To: Council Subject: Protect IC 7 Dear Iowa City Council, (Date) People's civil rights in this country are in immediate danger, and have been for a long time. After months of Islamophobic rhetoric, the president-elect's administration announced that they are now discussing their plan to register Muslims in the United States. This goes against everything this country stands for. And when it comes to undocumented immigrants in this country, the narrative is similar; the president-elect's administration has made deportation an essential part of their platform. The president-elect has also made a habit of hiring white supremacists to his campaign. The system is already rigged against people of color in this country, and we cannot rest easy while more marginalization and violence takes place— especially when it takes place on our doors. We ask you to denounce any support of these unconstitutional policies due to the danger it would reap on our fellow Muslim citizens, our fellow citizens of color, and our citizens who are immigrants, especially because the Iowa City climate has become increasingly intolerant of these populations. We cannot cooperate with ICE or any federal registry program. We need you to promise to keep our communities safe under this sort of administration, as our safety should be your top priority. Sincerely, Dan Stolley ,-*�-c-(�) Julie From: Denise Halter <denise.halter@gmail.corrTs"- Sent: Sunday, January 01, 20171:51 PM Council Su Subject: Sanctuary City, no way! / (Date) Dear City Council, This letter seems like "deja vue", I specifically remember the last time I wrote you about Iowa City and Sanctuary Cities. I was born and raised in Iowa City. I gave birth to 3 of our 4 children here. I LOVE this city!! I pray, yes pray, that you do not even consider making Iowa City a sanctuary city. Crime is already on the rise! Our law enforcement has their hands full. My neighbor has a lady living with her that was brought here in the guise of marriage and then the man that smuggled her here dumped her. My neighbor is a very kind and giving soul and opened her door to this "illegal". Her "house guest" sleeps all day, eats her food and refuses to learn English. It is ironic in the sense that my neighbor herself came from Honduras decades ago, she taught herself English!! And she did it legally! To the point ... NO Sanctuary City here. I have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren who also live here.Tell the illegals to go home and come back when they come legally, that would show promise of them "wanting" to become part of what I call home! Thank you for your time and consideration! Denise Halter "Remember, there are two places you will always be accepted... church and grandma and grandpa's!" Julie Voparil From: Jeff Biggers <jrbiggers@gmail.com> Late Handouts 01st ibutec Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 2:20 PM To: Council Subject: Iowa City: A Just City, A Sanctuary �' s J r / (Date) Dear Iowa City councilors, I'm writing to express my hope that Iowa City will follow the great leadership of city councils in college towns across the heartland, like Urbana, Illinois and Evanston, Illinois, and the scores of major cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, and declare itself a truly "just" and sanctuary city. As Corvallis, Oregon Mayor Biff Traber said last month, "I want the people of Corvallis to know that their City government will always stand for their rights, even in a climate of uncertainty." We expect the same from our city government for all residents in Iowa City. Corvallis htty://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=32&recordid=3675 Evanston httr)://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-public-comments-on-sanctuary-ordinance-tl-1215- 20161215-story.html Urbana http://www.news-gazette.com/newsAocal/2016-12-20/Urbana-council-oks-sanctuary-city-designation.html NY Times: Proud to be a Sanctuary City htti)://www.nytimes.com/2016/ 12/18/opinion/proud-to-be-a-sanctuary-city.html Sincerely, Jeff Biggers Jeff Biggers www.iefibiggers.com Julie Voparil From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council members: larry <lvbargenquast@hotmail.com> Sunday, January 01, 2017 2:46 PM Council Sanctuary City? Late Handouts Distributea (Date) 3 -c- (g) I am a U. of I. graduate who after living 50 years of my life in Iowa am now living in California. I am not a member of any group, but a private citizen writing to express my opposition to your idea of changing Iowa City to a Sanctuary City. This is a very, very bad idea on many levels. First of all on June 13th, 2016, four people from Iowa, Teresa Stansberry, Jerry Clemons, Mary Ann Davis and Joseph Proeunke, were killed in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles by an illegal alien with a record of domestic violence and drug abuse who set an intentional fire. After 15 years my wife and I moved from the de facto city of Santa Maria, the largest city in Santa Barbara with a population of 100,000-- 80,000 of which are Mexican and, according to former Mayor Larry Lavagnino 62% of which are there illegally. We moved because Last year at this time there were 14 murders in 18 weeks, among whom was 69 year-old Marilyn Pharis who was raped, stabbed and beaten so badly all the bones in her face were broken. This woman languished in a hospital for 8 days before she died. Her murderers were two illegal alien criminals who had been tried and convicted but later released by ICE. There are now 347,000 convicted criminal aliens in the U.S., perpetrating crimes all over the country, and you want to welcome these lawbreakers into your city with no I.D's, no place to live, no education and no way to make a living? Or perhaps you're thinking of harboring illegal Muslims like some of the men from Syria, 70% of whom instead of staying to fight, have left their wives and children to come to America "for a better life"? What you are talking about is failing to uphold the law, aiding and abetting lawbreakers of all types, which makes you complicit an any crimes or hardships on Iowa City citizens by sacrificing public safety to liberal sensitivity. And as if that weren't bad enough, I would remind you that the Trump Administration has vowed to revoke all federal funding to any Sanctuary City, which of course might not sit well with some of your tax -paying citizens. Please use some common sense and uphold the law, or believe me you will suffer the consequences. Sincerely, Larry Bargenquast 3155 Lakeside Village Drive Paso Robles, CA 369-2269 -1 . CS ) Julie Voparil bete Randesrs From: HDA2496 <hda2496@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 10:03 AM To: Larry/Vickie Bargenquast Cc: Council Subject: Re: Sanctuary City? (Date) After Jan 20, the new sheriff's AG is going to start enforcing federal laws so some mayors and city council members will be going to prison. That'll get the message out - especially to these little liberal cesspools like Iowa City. Generally the Federal gubmint should stay out of state's biz, but this is about national security. Trump will take this plan direct to the people and most will get it and understand. The left will cause all sorts of civil disobedience but won't last long because people will realize they are just a bunch of phony crybabies (like Black Lives Matter). Here's what needs to end: https•//theextract net/2017/01/01/mexican-rape-suspect-was-removed-from-us-19-times-prior-to-crime/ On Jan 1, 2017, at 2:45 PM, larry <Ivbaraenguast@hotmail.com> wrote: Dear Council members: I am a U. of I. graduate who after living 50 years of my life in Iowa am now living in California. I am not a member of any group, but a private citizen writing to express my opposition to your idea of changing Iowa City to a Sanctuary City. This is a very, very bad idea on many levels. First of all on June 13th, 2016, four people from Iowa, Teresa Stansberry, Jerry Clemons, Mary Ann Davis and Joseph Proeunke, were killed in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles by an illegal alien with a record of domestic violence and drug abuse who set an intentional fire. After 15 years my wife and I moved from the de facto city of Santa Maria, the largest city in Santa Barbara with a population of 100,000-- 80,000 of which are Mexican and, according to former Mayor Larry Lavagnino 62% of which are there illegally. We moved because Last year at this time there were 14 murders in 18 weeks, among whom was 69 year-old Marilyn Pharis who was raped, stabbed and beaten so badly all the bones in her face were broken. This woman languished in a hospital for 8 days before she died. Her murderers were two illegal alien criminals who had been tried and convicted but later released by ICE. There are now 347,000 convicted criminal aliens in the U.S., perpetrating crimes all over the country, and you want to welcome these lawbreakers into your city with no I.D's, no place to live, no education and no way to make a living? Or perhaps you're thinking of harboring illegal Muslims like some of the men from Syria, 70% of whom instead of staying to fight, have left their wives and children to come to America "for a better life"? What you are talking about is failing to uphold the law, aiding and abetting lawbreakers of all types, which makes you complicit an any crimes or hardships on Iowa City citizens by sacrificing public safety to liberal sensitivity. And as if that weren't bad enough, I would remind you that the Trump Administration has vowed to revoke all federal funding to any Sanctuary City, which of course might not sit well with some of your tax -paying citizens. Please use some common sense and uphold the law, or believe me you will suffer the consequences. Sincerely, Larry Bargenquast 3155 Lakeside Village Drive Paso Robles, CA 369-2269 ':3 � 1S Julie Vooaril From: Anne & Steve <stevieanniepj@yahoo.c"e Handouts Distributed Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 6:52 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city // 5 Hello, (Date) f I am an Iowa City resident contacting you to support designating Iowa City as a sanctuary city. We have a long tradition here in this town of supporting diversity and respecting the contributions of all our citizens, and I believe officially designating Iowa City a sanctuary city will be a step toward continuing our commitment to inclusivity in the Midwest. Particularly after an immigrant family in my neighborhood was the target of a hate crime this fall, I feel Iowa City needs to make a firm and decisive commitment to safeguarding all of our citizens. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue. Sincerely, Anne Wilmoth 1109 Saint Clements St. Iowa City, IA 52245 •e.J Julie From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Iowa City Council, pete.campie@gmail.com Sunday, January 01, 2017 6:56 PM Council Citizen Safety Late it 3 �-7 (Date) People's civil rights in this country are in immediate danger, and have been for a long time. After months of Islamophobic rhetoric, the president-elect's administration announced that they are now discussing their plan to register Muslims in the United States. This goes against everything this country stands for. And when it comes to undocumented immigrants in this country, the narrative is similar; the president-elect's administration has made deportation an essential part of their platform. The president-elect has also made a habit of hiring white supremacists to his campaign. The system is already rigged against people of color in this country, and we cannot rest easy while more marginalization and violence takes place—especially when it takes place on our doors. We ask you to denounce any support of these unconstitutional policies due to the danger it would reap on our fellow Muslim citizens, our fellow citizens of color, and our citizens who are immigrants, especially because the Iowa City climate has become increasingly intolerant of these populations. We cannot cooperate with ICE or any federal registry program. We need you to promise to keep our communities safe under this sort of administration, as our safety should be your top priority. Sincerely, Pete Campie 3 --F ( 8 Julie Voparil From: Amanda Owen Van Horne <ajowen@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 10:19 PM To: Council 113117 Subject: Sanctuary City Discussion at the Work Session on 1/3r-B4i (Date) Dear City Councilors, I am writing to encourage you to take the necessary actions to declare Iowa City a sanctuary city. I am concerned that warrantless detainment of people is against the constitution. I don't believe that engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities is a good use of our local resources. Immigrants, whether legal or illegal, are far from the greatest danger to our local society. I fear that this will become more important and more controversial in the coming 4 year. I cannot attend the council meeting on Tuesday nor can I observe your work session, but I want to lend my support to side of making Iowa City neutral in the immigration enforcement work of the federal government. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and care for all individuals living within and passing through the city limits as you undertake the process of fact finding, discernment, and decision making on this topic. Amanda J. Owen Van Home aiowenAgrnail.com Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Jeff Biggers <jrbiggers@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 10:18 AM To: Council Subject: SCourt and Sanctuary Cities (Date) https•//www bloomberg com/view/articles/2016-11-29/sanctuary-cities-are-safe-thanks-to-conservatives Sent from my iPhone Sanctuary Cities Are Safe, Thanks to Conservatives - Bloomberg View Page 1 of 6 LAW Sanctuary Cities Are Safe, Thanks to Conservatives Q NOV 29, 2016 2:52 PM EST By Noah Feldman President-elect Donald Trump says he will make "sanctuary cities" help deport immigrants by taking away their federal funding if they don't change their policies. The good news is that he and Congress can't do it -- not without violating the Constitution. Two core rules of federalism preclude Trump's idea: The federal government can't coerce states (or cities) into action with a financial "gun to the head," according to Supreme Court precedent developed by Chief Justice John Roberts in the 2012 Affordable Care Act case. And federal officials can't "commandeer" state officials to do their work for them under a 1997 decision that involved gun purchases under the Brady Act. Behold the revenge of conservative federalism: Judge-made doctrines Immigration Reform developed to protect states' rights against progressive legislation can also be used to protect cities against Trump's conservative policies. Ain't constitutional law grand? As you may recall, Roberts's landmark opinion in NFIB v. Sebelius both upheld Obamacare and gutted it at the same time. Roberts voted to uphold the individual insurance mandate as a permissible use of Congress's power to tax. But he simultaneously struck down the Medicaid extension except insofar as states might choose it voluntarily. https://www.bloomberg.comlview/articles/2016-11-29/sanctuary-cities-are-safe-thanks-to-c... 1/3/2017 Sanctuary Cities Are Safe, Thanks to Conservatives - Bloomberg View Page 2 of 6 The ACA as written threatened states with eventual withdrawal of essentially all their Medicaid funding unless they agreed to the extension of the program to millions of new patients. Roberts analyzed the issue by saying that, under the spending clause of the Constitution, Congress can't create a funding condition that is unrelated to the original funding purpose and is so coercive that it amounts to a "gun to the head" of the states. Roberts's doctrine applies with full force to Trump's threat to pull cities' existing funding if they remain sanctuaries by declining to cooperate with federal officials to enforce immigration law. Existing federal funding for cities isn't connected to immigration. It's less connected than existing Medicaid funding was to the ACA Medicaid extension. That funding, like Medicaid, is justified in the first place by Congress's power to spend for the general welfare. And pulling the funding would be just about as coercive as pulling Medicaid. New York City alone could lose $10.4 billion annually in federal money. In the only case in which the Supreme Court allowed conditional funding, Congress threatened to take away 5 percent of highway money if states didn't raise the drinking age to 21. Taking all federal funding from cities is certainly much closer to the ACA precedent than the highway one. Nor does it matter that the ACA case involved states not cities. As a matter of federal constitutional law, cities are just instruments of states. Coercing cities amounts to coercing states, which would have to come up with money to help the cities. The "gun to the head" doctrine alone would be enough to render Trump's proposal unconstitutional. But there's more. Another federalism doctrine, known as the "anti -commandeering principle," says that the federal government can't require state officials to enforce federal https://www.bloomberg.comlview/articles/2016-11-29/sanctuary-cities-are-safe-thanks-to-c... 1/3/2017 Sanctuary Cities Are Safe, Thanks to Conservatives - Bloomberg View Page 3 of 6 law. Its leading formulation was written by the late Justice Antonin Scalia in the 1997 case of Printz v. U.S. The Printz decision struck down provisions of the Brady Act that required state and local law enforcement officials to do background checks of firearm purchasers. Scalia reasoned that the federal system separates state officials from the executive chain of command that covers federal employees. And he concluded that the constitutional system of federalism bars Congress from pressing state officials into service to execute federal laws. That's exactly what Trump wants to make city officials do: cooperate in the enforcement of federal law. The Constitution makes immigration law the purview of federal, not state government. That means it would be illegal commandeering to require state officials to enforce federal law. Checking immigration status is no different from doing a gun background check. It's well worth noting that the gun -to -the -head doctrine and the anti - commandeering principle were both developed by conservative justices to thwart progressive results. But the beauty -- and the sting -- of constitutional law is that doctrines developed in one political setting can be deployed in another. When Congress passes progressive laws like the ACA or the Brady Act, conservatives dissent using federalism arguments. Now, with a Republican Congress and president, it will be progressives' turn to rely on states' rights. That isn't hypocrisy -- it's the natural progression of the law, which should apply neutrally, regardless of who's in power. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. As I argued in a column I wrote at 3 a.m. after the election, it's all about the Constitution now. The protection of sanctuary cities is an example of how the https://www.bloomberg.comlview/articles/2016-11-29/sanctuary-cities-are-safe-thanks-to-c... 1/3/2017 Sanctuary Cities Are Safe, Thanks to Conservatives - Bloomberg View Page 4 of 6 Constitution protects minority rights -- in this case the rights of cities that dissent on immigration policy. 1. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4, gives Congress power to establish a "un iform rule of naturalization." 2. Those cities are exercising what the legal scholarHeather Gerken has called "dissenting by deciding." This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. To contact the author of this story: Noah Feldman at nfeldman7@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Stacey Shick at sshick@bloomberg.net 02017 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-11-29/sanctuary-cities-are-safe-thanks-to-c... 1/3/2017 3-�--te) Julie Voparil ` Ee �ienAee', i "` From: Elnora Smith <sesmith@mchsi.com> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 5:04 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City (Date) Please do NOT choose to make Iowa City a sanctuary city. There are entities within the city that can act as sanctuary places (churches, synagogues, etc.). Before making that decision for the entire city, we feel it should go for a vote. Due to age and health reasons, we are unable to attend your work session. Thank you for your careful consideration of this request. Stan & Elnom Smith 2801 Hwy. 6 East, Lot 135 Iowa City IA 52240-2647 319: 354-2952 3 _!;;� ($) Julie VoDaril From: Pam Johannes <johannes.pam@gmail.com> bate Handouts Distributed Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 3:06 PM To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City / 2 % / -' Dear Council Members, (Date) I am sending this email to advise you to think long and hard about agreeing to label Iowa City a 'Sanctuary City'. I welcome all people, who make Iowa City their home, except those who are illegal residents of the United States of America. I know times have changed except my descendants came to America and followed the legal procedures to become American citizens. We can't keep making exceptions regarding legal policies. If so, what is the purpose of our Constitution? I am not a hardline conservative. As a matter of fact, I am a retired school teacher and lean toward the middle of the political spectrum. Again, please think about the decision that you make for ALL citizens of Iowa City. Sincerely, Pamela B. Johannes Sent from my iPad 3 � (8) Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Beth Bender <beth.bender@mchsi.com> �� Z f� —7 Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 8:51 AM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary status I am Barry Bender of Iowa City. I cannot be at the Council meeting tonight (caught a new year cold) but I want to express my wish that the Council declare IC as a sanctuary city. I know that this is a symbolic act but it does announce to the country and to our citizens that we are protective of their freedoms. I cannot see that such a declaration would interfere in the orderly processes of government or business. And I do expect that we would be contravening INS policy. So what? Let's stand together and do this. Julie Voparil From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Councilors, Laura Routh <lauridi@hotmail.com> Tuesday, January 03, 2017 9:55 AM Council Sanctuary City Support 3�M Late Handouts Distributed (Date) I am writing to express my support for the City of Iowa City establishing a formal policy of sanctuary for all immigrants. I am simply appalled at the "Priorities" political action committee, and their robocalls, and their attacks on immigrants. I am also dismayed by their seeming assault on our community's autonomy. The people participating in their browbeating are not citizens of Iowa City. Their agenda has no place in our community! I want our community, and thus our city leaders, to send a very clear message, in response: we will not be bullied, nor we will be complacent in the face of outright bigotry, political or otherwise. We will lead with compassion, and we will not cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump and his mean-spirited threat of mass deportations for undocumented immigrants. Finally, as a citizen, let me very clear: I do not want my property taxes squandered by our police department trying to assess or enforce immigration status issues. Please do not allow yourselves to be intimidated by this misguided political action committee. They do not speak for me, nor for the many, many citizens of this community. Thank you for your consideration. Laura D. Routh 828 Dearborn Street, Iowa City '311r (e) Late Handouts isttibuted Julie Voparil From: Knapp, Cathy <cathy-knapp@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 10:18 AM (Date) To: Council Subject: Sanctuary city Please declare Iowa City and Sanctuary City, because it is the right thing to do. Thank you.... 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Thank you. 11{ (6/ Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Terry Davis <theotherterrydavis@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 10:30 AM ( g� To: Council; Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mi s; Paline Taylor; john- thoma@iowa-city.org; Jim Throgmorton Cc: Terry Davis Subject: No to Sanctuary City Status and Policy Decisons Dear Iowa City, City Council Members; It has come to my attention that you are considering naming Iowa City as a Sanctuary City and/or continuing implementation of policy decisions that will mimic such a designation. Before I provide you my thoughts, let me establish my credibility as a former resident of this great city. I was born, raised and educated in Iowa City. I am a Northender, a Goosetown boy of Czech descent. My great-grandparents (Benda, Stracek, Shebeck, Eichler) were "legal' immigrants from the old country. I attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Central Junior High School, the Iowa City High School and graduated from the University of Iowa. 1 was afforded the opportunity to grow up and be nurtured in an environment that was safe for my wellbeing as were all my friends and fellow classmates. I am well aware that things change over time but sometimes we can control them changing for the worse. Considering the pathway toward sanctuary city status is a fallacy of mis-driven intentions. Let me introduce you to reality. Right now, there is a Mexican man in Geary County Jail, located in Junction City, Kansas close to Manhattan, Kansas where I now live, for raping a thirteen year old girl on a Greyhound bus as it traveled through the State of Kansas. This illegal immigrant has been deported 10 times and voluntarily removed nine times from our country. The environment that you want to create will attract individuals of this ilc. Great intentions but disastrous outcome. Is that what you want? More importantly, what will you say to the next girl that is raped by an illegal immigrant? What will you say to her parents? What will you say to the citizens of Iowa City? Your charge is to provide the citizens of your city with a safe environment and uphold the laws of the state. If you ignore your charge, then ..... Shame on you for ignoring your oath of office. Shame on you for handcuffing law enforcement from their oath of serving and protecting. And shame on you for the next young lady that is permanently and irreparably damaged. I sincerely hope that you make the right decision(s) and stop this silliness of considering making Iowa City like a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. Sincerely, td Terry Davis 1004 Brianna Court Manhattan, KS 66503 Late Handouts D!stributeu Julie From: Betty Hoose <elizabethhoose@gmail.c om> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 12:17 PM (Date) To: Council Subject: Sanctuary City I am appalled to know you are considering making Iowa City a sanctuary city! To me it is the same as harboring lawlessness. To be illegal is against the law and to flout authority. We do not want such lawlessness in our community or country. I am not against legal aliens and welcome new citizens if they want to be a part of a democratic state and nation and go through proper citizenship procedures. Though most of these people would be very nice people, I am sure there would be several terrorist types seeking a haven as well. Please vote this outrageous idea of harboring illegal aliens down. I don't want them living near me! Sincerely, Betty Hoose 6430 Creekside Dr. NE #2 Cedar Rapids, Ia 52402 elizabethhoosena,aol. com 31-/ �fl We Handouts D'stributed Jude From: Chris Herman <hermajja@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 1:09 PM (Date) To: Council Subject: NO to sanctuary city There are enough other sanctuary cities they can move to. 3+(&) Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Connie Armstrong <Connie.Armstrong@armstrongtransportation.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 1:28 PM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary City Debate Iowa City City Council members: I am offering my "vote" as a definite "NO" for Iowa City considering labeling itself as a "Sanctuary City" 1 -Common sense says that this would undermine the safety of the citizens of the Iowa City/Corridor area. This has been demonstrated over and over again in the current cities offering criminal protection. The number I purpose of government is the safety of its people and this move is in direct conflict with that obligation. 2 -Our children are our greatest asset and this sends a significant message to our children that laws can be broken, "ends justify the means" and it is acceptable to undermine the US RULE OF LAW and the US Constitution. This kind of behavior creates havoc and unrest in our nation. It is unacceptable to give our children the idea that we can pick and choose which laws to follow based upon personal desire and objectives! Iowa has always been the heart and soul of America and this idea of "Sanctuary City" is in direct conflict of our moral values. I find this idea of a "couple" of people asking for this consideration that affects a much greater number of people unacceptable and questionable as to their motives and their moral character. Thank you for your time and consideration of my view. Best Regards, Connie Armstrong Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Kathryn Edell <edelkathryn@gmail.com> 113 Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 1:32 PM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary City Hello, My name is Kathryn Edel and I am an Iowa City resident. I am writing in support of Iowa City becoming a Sanctuary City, as we are home to many immigrant populations. We are a stronger community with more diversity. The more diverse we are - the better we are. I strongly urge you to implement the necessary policy for us to protect our fellow community members. -Kathryn -5 -I- (�/ Late Handouts DisMbuted Julie Voparil From: Adinda Fasliu <arlindafasliu@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 1:54 PM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary status Hello, I'm e -mailing to voice my support for Iowa City declaring itself a sanctuary city in response to the changing government administration. I want to live in a city that helps and encourages those that are different from others. Whether someone is of a different race, religion or an undocumented immigrant, I want them to feel safe and welcome in Iowa City. As a citizen of Iowa City I hope that in these next four years we will continue to support those that need it most in our community. Best, Arlinda 125 North Gilbert Iowa City Iowa 52240 t Late Handouts Distributed Julie From: Annie Tucker <annie.h.tucker@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:16 PM (Date) To: Council Subject: Re: I support IC exploring ways to protect illegal immigrants through city policies. Dear Friends, I understand that at your work session this afternoon you will be hearing from community members who support IC exploring ways to protect illegal immigrants through city policies. I support you doing that exploration. I cannot be at your meeting. Thank you for your courage and commitment to what this community/world can be. Annie Tucker Late Handouts Distributed Julie Vooaril From: Brian H. Fleck <briansabrafleck@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:26 PM 1 To: Council (Date) Subject: Support Sanctuary City Brian Fleck 3113 Dubuque St. -nmimrj ginoouru mu -I Late Handouts Distributed / (Date) Julie Voparil From: Autumn Williams <autumn1313williams@gmail.com> tate Handouts Distributed Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:55 PM To: Council Subject: Iowa City Becoming a Sanctuary City (Date) Dear Iowa City City Council, I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season. I am simply writing to show my support and encouragement for the possibility of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city. I fell in love with Iowa City at a young age, because of it's diversity and opportunity. I decided to stay in the community after graduating from the University of Iowa, and I began my teaching career in the Iowa City School District. I love my students for their rich cultural histories and traditions, as well as their open-mindedness and sense of justice and fairness. I truly believe that becoming a sanctuary city would help many of our youth continue to add value and potential to the future of Iowa City. Thank you for listening, Autumn R. Williams Julie Voparil From: Linda Westphal <linda.westphal7l@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 3:29 PM Late Handouts Distfibuted To: Council Cc: linda.westphal7l@aol.com \�\ Subject: No to Sanctuary City for Iowa City \ l Iowa City City Council, (Date) As a resident of Coralville, I am totally opposed to Iowa City becoming a Sanctuary City. Tolerance has a price as we see that San Francisco, as a current example, is showing signs of urban decay: homelessness, drug use, highest property crime, smash and grab from cars, deterioration in their streets with public urination, dirty streets and increase in petty crimes. You would be headed in the wrong direction for political correctness affecting Iowa City and all the surrounding areas. Please do not do this! Respectfully, Linda Westphal Linda Westphal linda.westphal7l (cDaol.com To the Members of the City Council of Iowa City: I'm writing in regard to your upcoming vote this evening, Jan. P, 2017,about whether Iowa City should become a "sanctuary" city, in violation of federal law. As American citizens, Iowans, and taxpayers, my husband Harold, our family and friends, and I, are completely opposed to this, and very disappointed that you would even consider it. It isn't compassionate to encourage lawlessness in illegal immigrants, or to participate in it. As elected officials, your duty under the U.S. Constitution is to "ensure domestic tranquility", "provide for the common defense" (on a local level, that would be law enforcement), and "promote the general welfare" for the citizens. If you vote to become a sanctuary city, you will be in violation of that duty, as well as in violation of the law, and it will affect not only Iowa City, but all of Iowa, and our entire nation, adversely, especially since you have one of our leading universities, and the connected hospital and clinics. I'm also wondering on what grounds you will be able to expect compliance with even your local traffic laws, if you, as city officials, vote to break federal laws, and put your fellow citizens in danger, to say nothing of spending large amounts of taxpayer dollars on illegals, when we aren't even providing for the needs of our own citizens (especially veterans, to whom we owe an incalculable debt). The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) found that in 2002alone, households headed by illegal aliens imposed more than $26.3 billion in costs on the federal government, and paid only $16 billion in taxes, creating a net fiscal deficit of almost $10.4 billion, or $2,700 per illegal household, in such things as Medicaid, food stamps, free school lunches, prison and court costs, etc. That has likely increased greatly since then. I have heard that the illegal aliens in your city are asking for protection from possible deportation, but as illegals, they haven't any legal right to ask for this. And even if the citizens of your city are asking for this, you as public officials, have an obligation to obey the law, and Iowa City isn't an island. What you do there affects all of us. This is not heartless. It is to the benefit of all who come to this country, to do so through proper legal channels, that is , unless the goal is to import more eventual voters for a certain political party, which I would hope you would not be a party to. Again, if you argue that it is for compassion, no country can survive as a nation, that opens its borders without qualification, to all the needy people in the world who want to come there. It will self-destruct, and be of no good to anyone, including the ones who came to it for refuge. It is also not compassionate to those immigrant hopefuls who are legally waiting in line for a chance to come to our country, or those who followed the law and are now citizens, and definitely not to our own native-born citizens who bear the financial and social costs, and dangers from which their government was sworn to protect them. It has been proven that criminal illegal aliens are drawn to sanctuary cities for obvious reasons, and often use them as a base for operations into larger areas. Please take time to read the pages I have sent to you, along with this letter, from New York Times best-selling author Tom Fitton's recent book Clean House, from the chapter on illegal immigration, and from respected theologian Dr. Wayne Grudem's book Politics Accordine to the Bible, from the section on the same topic, before you vote. We are not busy -bodies or intruders into your affairs. We are your fellow Iowans and fellow Americans, and I think you Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Patricia Klossowsky <pklossowsky@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 3:32 PM To: Council (Date) Subject: Sanctuary City vote Attachments: Clean House by Tom Fitton.pdf, Politics according to the Bible, by Wayne Grudem, page 473 .jpg To the Members of the City Council of Iowa City: I'm writing in regard to your upcoming vote this evening, Jan. P, 2017,about whether Iowa City should become a "sanctuary" city, in violation of federal law. As American citizens, Iowans, and taxpayers, my husband Harold, our family and friends, and I, are completely opposed to this, and very disappointed that you would even consider it. It isn't compassionate to encourage lawlessness in illegal immigrants, or to participate in it. As elected officials, your duty under the U.S. Constitution is to "ensure domestic tranquility", "provide for the common defense" (on a local level, that would be law enforcement), and "promote the general welfare" for the citizens. If you vote to become a sanctuary city, you will be in violation of that duty, as well as in violation of the law, and it will affect not only Iowa City, but all of Iowa, and our entire nation, adversely, especially since you have one of our leading universities, and the connected hospital and clinics. I'm also wondering on what grounds you will be able to expect compliance with even your local traffic laws, if you, as city officials, vote to break federal laws, and put your fellow citizens in danger, to say nothing of spending large amounts of taxpayer dollars on illegals, when we aren't even providing for the needs of our own citizens (especially veterans, to whom we owe an incalculable debt). The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) found that in 2002alone, households headed by illegal aliens imposed more than $26.3 billion in costs on the federal government, and paid only $16 billion in taxes, creating a net fiscal deficit of almost $10.4 billion, or $2,700 per illegal household, in such things as Medicaid, food stamps, free school lunches, prison and court costs, etc. That has likely increased greatly since then. I have heard that the illegal aliens in your city are asking for protection from possible deportation, but as illegals, they haven't any legal right to ask for this. And even if the citizens of your city are asking for this, you as public officials, have an obligation to obey the law, and Iowa City isn't an island. What you do there affects all of us. This is not heartless. It is to the benefit of all who come to this country, to do so through proper legal channels, that is , unless the goal is to import more eventual voters for a certain political party, which I would hope you would not be a party to. Again, if you argue that it is for compassion, no country can survive as a nation, that opens its borders without qualification, to all the needy people in the world who want to come there. It will self-destruct, and be of no good to anyone, including the ones who came to it for refuge. It is also not compassionate to those immigrant hopefuls who are legally waiting in line for a chance to come to our country, or those who followed the law and are now citizens, and definitely not to our own native-born citizens who bear the financial and social costs, and dangers from which their government was sworn to protect them. It has been proven that criminal illegal aliens are drawn to sanctuary cities for obvious reasons, and often use them as a base for operations into larger areas. Please take time to read the pages I have sent to you, along with this letter, from New York Times best-selling author Tom Fitton's recent book Clean House, from the chapter on illegal immigration, and from respected theologian Dr. Wayne Grudem's book Politics Accordine to the Bible, from the section on the same topic, before you vote. We are not busy -bodies or intruders into your affairs. We are your fellow Iowans and fellow Americans, and I think you owe us a hearing, much more than you owe it to any illegal aliens. You can show compassion to them in many ways that don't include showing contempt for the rule of law. There are times to disobey a law in deference to a higher law, as our Founders did, but this isn't one of them. Thank you for considering my letter, and attached documentation. Sorry this is such short notice. I didn't have much time to do this after I heard about it. Sincerely, Patricia Klossowsky Waverly, Iowa 184 TOM FITTON In documents that Judicial Watch finally obtained in 2015 through its lawsuit, we discovered that the 36,000 criminal aliens that CIS discovered were only the rip of the iceberg. As of April 2014, DHS had actually released 165,900 convicted criminal aliens throughout the United States, including murderers, kidnap- pers, and aliens convicted of aggravated and sexual assault. Through a second FOIA lawsuit filed in January 2015 on behalf of a former Border Patrol agent, Edward "Bud" Tuffiy II, Judicial Watch also discovered that the administration released thousands of illegal aliens in 2013 in anticipation of "sequestra- tion" budget cuts. Hundreds had criminal records. Although the administration claimed that they were only guilty of petty offenses, it turned out that many of the criminals released were guilty of much more serious offenses such as kidnapping, sexual assault, drug trafficking, and homicide.' Sen. John McCain (R -AZ) found it "deeply troubling that [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement] ICE would knowingly release thousands of undocumented immigrant detainees—many with prior criminal records—into our streets, while publicly downplaying the danger they posed." A report by the DHS In- spector General found that many of the aliens with criminal con- victions were released despite the fact that their "detention was statutorily required ."6 As former Border Patrol agent Bud Tuffly said, "our government has broken trust with the American people by recklessly releasing criminals onto the streets" and is not pro- viding the "details about the illegal alien jailbreak that could save lives, including those in law enforcement on the border." Judicial Watch's investigation of this unjustified (and CLEAN HOUSE 185 dangerous) release showed that 260 illegal criminal aliens were released in Arizona alone, including forty who had been incar- cerated for violent crimes. What made this even worse was that the administration refused to divulge the names of the released criminals, preventing law enforcement from protecting the public or notifying victims. Local authorities in Arizona such as Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu tried unsuccessfully to obtain infor- mation about this and other alien releases. The refusal to identify the dangerous criminals released showed that the administration was obsessed with supporting nationwide sanctuary and unlawful amnesty for illegal aliens, even those who have committed violent crimes. This soft -on -crime approach endangered the safety of in- nocent Americans. This victimization of Americans is multiplied by the sanctu- ary policies that have been adopted by cities all over the country. Their refusal to cooperate with DHS even when DHS is actually trying to detain an illegal alien, particularly a criminal alien, pro- vides a sanctuary for criminals that victimizes Americans. A tragic example of that is Judicial Watch's client, Brian McCann, a life- long Chicago resident. Judicial Watch represented McCann in an ultimately unsuccessful lawsuit against Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart for his refusal to honor Immigration and Customs Enforce- ment (ICE) immigration detainers or to cooperate with ICE in trying to identify deportable criminal aliens. McCann's brother, William "Denny" McCann, was run over and killed in June 2011 by a criminal alien who had just completed a two-year term of probation for a DUI conviction. The illegal alien was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence for McCann's death, but Sheriff Dart released him from the Cook County jail despite an ICE immigration detainer. In just the eighteen months prior to 186 TOM FITTON the filing of this lawsuit in 2013, Cook County had released over one thousand criminal aliens sought by ICE. Judicial Watch has been investigating and fighting the sanctu- ary policies of places like Los Angeles, Houston, and San Francisco for years. Sanctuary policies severely limit or prohibit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authori- ties, so that local law enforcement is forbidden from notifying ICE when they arrest an illegal alien, or from holding an illegal alien until ICE can pick him up. These policies have led directly to the death of innocent Americans like Kate Steinle, who was callously shot and killed on July 1, 2015, as she was walking with her father in downtown San Francisco. The murderer was Juan Francisco Lopez -Sanchez, an illegal alien who had been deported five times and convicted of seven felonies. He was released by federal officials to San Fran- cisco County Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi after serving time in federal prison because San Francisco had an outstanding arrest warrant for selling narcotics. But San Francisco dismissed the charges and, in accordance with the city's sanctuary policy, ignored the detainer request that ICE officials had filed on Lopez -Sanchez to be held in custody until ICE could pick him up and start deportation pro- ceedings. Sheriff Mirkarimi released this dangerous criminal back into the city's streets to prey on its people. And that is exactly what Lopez -Sanchez did. In a jailhouse interview, Lopez -Sanchez ad- mitted that he came to San Francisco specifically because "he knew San Francisco was a sanctuary city where he would not be pursued by immigration officials."' The sanctuary policy of Los Angeles has been particularly dan- gerous since the city is the de facto headquarters of the notoriously CLEAN HOUSE 181 violent Mara Salvatrucha (M-13) and 18th Street gangs, com- prised primarily of illegal aliens from Central America. On March 2, 2008, seventeen -year-old Jamiel Shaw was shot to death by an 18th Street gang member, an illegal alien, who had been released from the L.A. County Jail only one day earlier because of the city's sanctuary policy. He had been held on a gun charge. As Shaw's father, Jamiel Shaw Sr., told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in February 2015 in devastating testimony that was critical of both sanctuary policies and Obama's amnesty programs: My son, Jamiel Andre Shaw II, was murdered by a DREAMer, a DACA recipient, a child brought to this country by no fault of his own. My family's peace and freedom was stolen: by an illegal alien from Mexico. He was brought here by his illegal alien parents and allowed to grow up as a wild animal. Some people believe that if you are brought over by no fault of your own that it makes you a good person. They want you to believe that DREAMAct kids don't murder. I am here to debunk that myth.' The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) estimates that there are 340 jurisdictions with sanctuary policies, located in forty-three states and the District of Columbia. CIS found that in just one eight-month period in 2014, more than 8,100 deportable aliens were released by sanctuary jurisdictions. Three thousand were felons and 62 percent had prior criminal records. Nineteen hun- dred were later rearrested a total of 4,300 times on 7,500 offenses including assaults, burglaries, sexual assaults, thefts, and even murders—none of which would have occurred except for these sanctu- ary policies! 3. Step 1: Close the borders Before any other solutions to the current immigration problems can be discussed, it is crucial to come to an agreement that the United States must take immediate action to immediately and effectively close its borders, especially the border with Mexico, from which most of the illegal immigrants originate. It seems to me inexcusable that Congress has delayed so long in simply authorizing and clearing the way to build a secure fence that would effectively stop something like 99% of illegal immigration from Mexico. The United States as a nation must get control of its borders, as all strong nations throughout history have done. As long as the borders are ineffective, we have no control and no ability to keep criminals, terrorists, and oth- ers who would harm our nation from entering. Even those who enter with no intent of breaking any further laws but only of finding employment do this in a way that is unfair to thousands of others who decide to abide by the law and wait many years to be admit- ted as immigrants by legal means. Then these illegal immigrants become part of a growing underground economy and a permanent "underclass" that is not really protected by the law because the legal system does not have a record that they exist! It means that they can be easily exploited because they won't seek legal help when wrong has been done against them, for fear they will be discovered and deported. On the other hand, it means that American citizens are not protected from the harm that illegal immigrants might do to others, because the legal system has no easy way to track them if they commit wrong. These illegal immigrants have very little incentive to try to integrate into the society (as other immigrants from other nations have historically done when they came by legal means). Therefore illegal immigrants are much more likely to form isolated communi- ties who think of their first national loyalty as to Mexico (or some other nation) rather than to the United States. Many of them do not feel themselves responsible to contribute to the well-being of society, as through military service or paying taxes or obedience to laws. Because their status here is already "illegal," their very presence generates disre- spect for the rule of law in the nation as a whole. 85. Quoted by Mark Levin, Liberty and Tyranny, 162. 86. Ibid., 164. Julie Voparil Late Handouts Distributed From: Janet Long <jdong2931@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 3:34 PM To: council@iowa-city.org. Subject: Sanctuary city status I I 'l -7 (Date) I would like to register our opinion in saying we are not in favor of Iowa city being a sanctuary city. It is our understanding that the public will not be able to speak at the meeting. We will follow your discussion via the Internet. Janet and Robert long. 4319 oakridge trail NE, Iowa city, Iowa. 52240. Thank you! Janet R. Long Julie Vooaril From: Steven Johannes <steve.johannes68@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 4:20 PM To: Subject: Council Sanctuary City (Date) Councilors, No city, county or state government can pass a law that is in direct violation of federal laws of The United States of America. If you pass a law, ordinance or any other form of governance that tries to allow and/or condone the Sanctuary City concept you are egregiously in violation of your fiduciary duty to all your constituents. No only that, but is is the most stupid idea proposed by the City of Iowa City to date. Some meathead comes up with an absurd idea and historically the City of Iowa City rushes to become the next lemming in line. Ever read "The Emperor's New Clothes"? It would be a good read for a group of anarchist who need to start the development process of learning common sense. What the hell are you thinking ........ obviously not much. Steve Johannes Sent from my Pact Sent from my iPad Late Handouts Distributed Julie Voparil From: Brian Daniel <briandanielmd@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 4:24 PM T To: Council Subject: sanctuary city bad idea (Date) For the record, there are many people opposed to the idea of having Iowa City declare itself a sanctuary city. We are on the verge of destroying a great city, and you are flirting with disaster here. I have 5 sons and I work at the university. We will immediately begin looking for safe areas in the Midwest for relocation as we will quickly decline and never again see the "greatest places to live" articles that have become so regular. Please think. Don't do this. Brian Daniel Assistant Professor, Clinical University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 3 P/1> Julie From: Eli Shepherd <elisshepherd@gmail.com>-- Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 4:35 PM To: Council Subject: Please support Sanctuary City status (Date) Dear Iowa City Council members, I am unable to attend tonight's meeting to speak during the public comment section but I wanted to be sure to voice my support of the Center for Worker Justice and Iowa Action and Student Engagement in their efforts to support our city's effectively establishing itself as a Sanctuary City in policy (and I am certainly in favor of doing so in name as well). I am in opposition to the corporate interests and policy goals of Priorities for Iowa Inc. and am firmly in support of our city government doing everything within our power to not enforce, block, and counter state and federal efforts regarding registration, tracking, prosecution, and deportation of immigrants, refugees, undocumented people, Muslims, and any other groups targeted by the incoming administrations. Sincerely, Eli Shepherd Johnson County December 22, 2016 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rod Sullivan, Chairperson Pat Harney Mike Carberry Janelle Rettig Lisa Green -Douglass Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Mayor Throgmorton and City Manager Fruin - Over the course of the last year, multiple entities and stakeholders have invested significant time and resources into learning about crisis intervention training (CIT) and programs. Implementation of the training locally has begun with the trainings to be held in March, May and October of 2017. Working groups continue to develop plans and generate ideas about how to create the facilities and programming that can provide the services needed to achieve a fully operational system of crisis intervention. While it is natural that the County take the lead in developing programs that have regional impact, such as CIT, we appreciate the willingness of you and your staff to participate in these efforts. We are hopeful that in the next 12 — 18 months we will be in a position to begin to implement more than just the training. Therefore, as we develop the county budget for Fiscal Year 2018, we are mindful that funding must be included for CIT related programs if we are to move forward. Preliminary budget projections for all aspects of CIT are still being developed and exact income and expenses will depend on many decisions that will be made over time. Thus, the level of contributions needed from stakeholders is uncertain. However, having a "placeholder" in the budget and beginning to strategize about our level of involvement in the programs, will help speed the implementation process. We hope you will consider including some funding for CIT in your Fiscal Year 2018 budget or identifying sources of funding that may be used when the time comes. Thank you for your support of the programs and consideration of initial funding levels. Please feel free to contact members of the Board of Supervisors or county staff for additional information. Sincerely, ® o Rod Sullivan "� Q Chair, Johnson County Board of Supervisors e r_- M z1; z:> c+ 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET ♦ IOWA CITY, IA 52240 ♦ 319.356.6000 PHONE ♦ 319.356.6036 FAX www.JOHNSON-COUNTY.com ♦ johnsoncountyia.igm2.com 3f(9) From: Loesje Shema <loesje.shema@mediacombb.net> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2:25 PM To: Julie Voparil Subject: RE: San Francisco grapples with growing crime, blight after years of liberal policies I would be glad to do so. My full name is Louise Margareta Shema. Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me, as I consider this matter to be extremely important. -----Original Message ----- From: Julie Voparil [mailto:Julie-Voparil@iowa-city.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2:20 PM To: 'loesje.shema@mediacombb.net' Subject: RE: San Francisco grapples with growing crime, blight after years of liberal policies Thank you for your correspondence. Council has established a policy that they do not accept correspondence that does not include the full name of the sender. I am unable to distribute this correspondence without that information. Please resubmit with a full name. Julie Voparil Deputy City Clerk City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5040 -----Original Message ----- From: loesje.shema@mediacombb.net [mailto:loesje.shema@mediacombb.net] On Behalf Of email@addthis.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:38 PM To: Council Subject: San Francisco grapples with growing crime, blight after years of liberal policies I grew up in the East Bay and am witness to the changes wrought from 1962 through 2016. SF has become a hellhole; so will Iowa City. My son is reconsidering his application to the University, and I do not want my son-in-law, a cop, to be killed. http•//www foxnews com/politics/2016/12/27/san-francisco-grapples-with-growing-crime-bliaht-after-years-liberal- policies.html#.WGQGoiPocPk.email This message was sent by loesie.shema@mediacombb.net via http://addthis.com. Please note that AddThis does not verify email addresses. To stop receiving any emails from AddThis, please visit: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/email-opt- out?e=kY7 9un3 Dw2fX26 ix.vXt5bfz6 s I .® CITY OF IOWA CITY 3f�(� �2t T4 . MEMORANDUM - Date: December 12, 2016 To: City Clerk 0 From: Emily Bothell, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Re: Item for January 3rd, 2017 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of Rochester Avenue and Windmill Place. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (1); Install (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of Rochester Avenue and Windmill Place. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at the newly constructed intersection. CITY OF IOWA CITY 3f�) 'Inot � MEMORANDUM — Date: December 12, 2016 To: City Clerk From: Emily Bothell, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Re: Item for January 3rd, 2017 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Pine Grove Lane. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 38 of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (1); Install (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Pine Grove Lane. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at the newly constructed intersection. I tIr CITY OF IOWA CITY '�'��� MEMORANDUM Date: December 12, 2016 To: City Clerk V From: Emily Bothell, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Re: Item for January V, 2017 City Council meeting; Removal of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in front of 419 Elmridge Avenue. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (14); Remove the DISABLED PARKING space in front of 419 Eimridge Avenue. Comment: This action is being taken as the resident for whom the parking space was designated no longer resides at this address. CWJ Position Statement: Iowa City Immigration Discussion There are powerful interests sewing division in our nation -seeking to pit immigrants against people born in this country, union workers against unorganized workers, Christians against Muslims, white workers against their black coworkers and neighbors. It's spilling into our state, and the debates over the City Council's discussion of Sanctuary City ordinances are a microcosm of these battles. We are proud to live in a community where people have done incredible work in recent years to come together, build unity, and create measurable progress for our entire community. At the Center for Worker Justice, we are immigrants and U.S. born; we come from many races, ethnicities, and religious traditions; we speak a dozen languages. Our differences are small compared with what we have in common. We work to make a living and build a future. We pay taxes. We prosper by helping each other. We love our community, and pour our hearts and minds into improving it. Our experience shows that when we stand together and defend each other, our whole community benefits. Together, we have shined a spotlight on workplace abuses and recovered unpaid wages. We won a long -overdue increase in the minimum wage. We have stood up for affordable housing. And we have worked hard to improve trust between local law enforcement officials and minority communities, making our community safer for everyone. This week, a group funded by out-of-state corporations decided to use our community as a political football, trying to drum up fear and anti -immigrant sentiment with robocalls. We refuse to be divided or distracted by politicians or corporate -funded groups that deride our neighbors and would pit us against each other for their own political gain. We have made significant progress with the Iowa City police department in building trust between officers and immigrant community members, and intend to continue meeting with the department to strengthen communication. We believe that the department's current policies recognize that immigration enforcement is federal jurisdiction, not the jurisdiction of local police, and we welcome any actions to affirm the existing policies. We do not know what changes the new Congress and President will pursue with regard to immigration issues. But regardless of what they do or don't do, we will continue to live by the principles that have strengthened our community, we will stand together and reject efforts to divide us, keep families united and continue to raise standards for everyone in our community and invite all people of good will to do the same.