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Lane County commissioners direct staff to draft statement backing protections for at‑risk residents
Summary
After public comment, commissioners directed staff to draft language affirming support for state sanctuary laws and protections for transgender people and immigrants; staff will coordinate with other elected officials and report back at the next meeting.
Following substantial public comment earlier in the meeting, Lane County commissioners on Feb. 25 directed county staff to draft language that would affirm the county’s support for state sanctuary laws and protections for at‑risk residents, including transgender people and immigrants.
Commissioner Trager said the board had seen “a great turnout from the community” and urged the county to respond. “I think the public’s asking for a proactive declarative statement,” Trager said, describing calls from residents for the county to say it will…
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