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Dozens of Mason residents urge council to oppose Ohio bills HB 1 and SB 88; council to send letter to state lobbyists
Summary
Dozens of Mason residents addressed the Mason City Council on June 9 to oppose Ohio House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 88, saying the bills would force some lawful visa holders and permanent residents to sell homes and harm Mason’s schools, businesses and civic life.
Dozens of Mason residents addressed the Mason City Council on June 9 to oppose Ohio House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 88, saying the bills would force some lawful visa holders and permanent residents to sell homes and harm Mason’s schools, businesses and civic life.
Speakers at the public-comment portion — including Hong Mei Li, Angela Jeong, Quan Wang, Jinbin Jang, Xian Zhang, Marley Fung and others — described long ties to Mason, family and business contributions, and legal immigration screening. Many urged the council to contact state legislators and ask them to reject or amend the bills.
The comments included specific economic and civil-rights concerns. Angela…
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