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SUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Issuing Letters of Support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (Immigration Reform Bill) to Federal Representatives
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review, discuss and provide staff direction regarding issuing letters of support to Federal Representatives for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (Immigration Reform Bill) as the proposed bill falls outside of the Adopted City of Merced Legislative Platform.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to issuing Letters of Support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (Immigration Reform Bill) to local Federal Representatives.
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Alternatives
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Approved 2021-22 Regional, State and Federal Legislative Platform
DISCUSSION
On March 1, 2021, the City Council adopted the 2021-22 Regional, State and Federal Legislative Platform. As outlined by the platform, staff respond to pending legislative items or request for letters of support or opposition as outlined by the approved platform. As requests come forward that are not within the approved platform, that are recommended to be brought before the full City Council for consideration.
The request for a letter of support to both Federal representatives for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (Immigration Reform Bill) was provided to the City Council on August 16, 2021. As there was an interest to have this brought back to Council, staff are requesting direction on providing a letter of support and for inclusion in a future legislative platform.
There is no financial impact of this request.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Approved 2021-22 Regional, State and Federal Legislative Platform
2. Sample Letter for Cities re Immigration Reform - Senator Feinstein
3. Sample Letter for Cities re Immigration Reform - Senator Padilla