Council hears presentation on workers' protections; public comment urged changes
Health equity and community groups presented a proposed workers protection ordinance; multiple community members provided public comment. Council discussion followed but no vote was recorded on Aug. 20, 2026.
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Health Equity Advocate Kaisa Simon, San Miguel County representative Ruth Rivas and Raices Sin Fronteras representative Valentina Estrella Roa presented a proposal related to workers' protections on Aug. 20, 2026. The presentation—associated with Thrive Community Health Network & Raices Sin Fronteras—was followed by substantial public comment from community members including Dominique Bruneau Saavedra, Pricilla Morales, Melanie Montoya Wasserman, Dani Reyes‑Acosta, Tabassum Siddiqui, Claudia Garcia Curzio, Kendra Held and Lauren Kass Norton.
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