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Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Former Mayor David Cohen, Police Chief David MacDonald, and 18 City Councilors Announce Single “Welcoming City” Draft Ordinance

Newton, MA – After several weeks of collaboration to find common language, a single Welcoming City Ordinance has been filed with the Newton City Clerk’s office for City Council consideration. 

All parties believe that this collaborative proposed ordinance accomplishes the shared goals of affirming Newton as a safe and welcoming city for all regardless of immigration status as well as codifying the current community policing approach.

The ordinance states, “The City of Newton has long derived strength from its diverse community, including those who identify as immigrants. Through the City’s commitment to social justice and inclusion, one of the City’s most important objectives is to enhance relationships with all residents, including immigrants, and to make all residents, workers and visitors feel safe and secure regardless of immigration status. We believe it is critical to reaffirm in this ordinance, the City’s commitment to fair treatment for all.”

Please find the proposed Welcoming City Ordinance attached.

Co-docketers of the item include:

              Mayor Setti D. Warren

              Former Mayor David Cohen

              Chief David MacDonald

              Council President Scott Lennon

              Council Vice President Cheryl Lappin

              Councilors:

              Susan Albright

              Jake Auchincloss

              Richard Blazer

              Barbara Brousal-Glaser

              Deborah Crossley

              Victoria Danburg

Councilors:

Ruthanne Fuller

Jay Harney

Ted Hess-Mahan

David Kalis

Marc Laredo

Alison Leary

Rick Lipof

Emily Norton

John Rice

Amy Sangiolo