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
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