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Berwyn council refers proposed tightening of ‘welcoming city’ ordinance after wide public comment on immigration enforcement
Summary
Following extensive public comment calling for stronger protections for undocumented residents, the Berwyn City Council voted unanimously to send proposed amendments to the city attorney for drafting.
The Berwyn City Council voted unanimously to refer proposed amendments to the city’s “welcoming city” ordinance to the city attorney for draft language after a lengthy public-comment period focused on immigration enforcement and community safety.
Council action came after a string of residents, neighborhood advocates and organizers urged the council to strengthen local protections against cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Alderman Pabon moved to refer his communication requesting amendments; Alderman Leija seconded the motion, and the council voted eight to zero to send the request to the city attorney’s office for drafting.
The matter drew the meeting’s largest public turnout. Mayor Lavera opened the public comment period with a statement distributed in print and posted online and said…
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