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Speakers urge Brentwood council to protect farmworkers and support AB 1955

2360913 · January 14, 2025
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Two public commenters asked the council to take steps to protect immigrant and farmworker families and urged support for Assembly Bill 1955; one speaker described the economic importance of immigrant labor in Contra Costa County.

Melissa, speaking during public comment, urged the Brentwood City Council to support AB 1955 and to back policies that protect migrant and farmworker families from deportation, arguing such measures would protect the local agricultural economy.

Melissa said Brentwood’s agricultural heritage depends on migrant…

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