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Lane County adopts statement reaffirming Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act, affirms support for transgender community
Summary
The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to adopt Order 250422-05, a statement reaffirming the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act and expressing support for transgender residents; the board added language directing the county to update and create policies to protect transgender people and immigrants.
The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 Tuesday to adopt Order 250422-05, a statement reaffirming the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act and explicitly affirming support for transgender people in Lane County.
The action, moved by Commissioner Farr and seconded from the dais, included an added line directing the county to "update and create policies across Lane County to protect the rights of transgender people and immigrants." The board recorded the final tally as 3 in favor, 2 opposed.
The statement lists commitments including upholding Oregon law, not requesting immigration information except as required by law, providing equal access to county services, maintaining inclusive signage and outreach, and affirming the right of people to seek…
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