Commissioners ask county manager to present draft ‘know‑your‑rights’ website for review before posting

On July 16 the Board of County Commissioners considered how to provide vetted information and support resources to community members concerned about civil‑rights and immigration‑related issues. Commissioner Carolina Mejia, who described personal and constituent connections to the issue, moved to amend the direction previously given to the county manager so staff would prepare a draft centralized website and provide that draft to the full board for review the following Tuesday, with the target that the site go live by the end of that day if approved.

Mejia said the intent was to create a single, vetted resource hub with legal language, links to local support networks and updates on county policies rather than immediate symbolic signage. She emphasized outreach to impacted communities and the need to coordinate with community organizations and legal experts so content would be accurate and sustainable.

The motion was seconded on the floor (the record shows an unnamed commissioner seconded). Commissioner comments in the ensuing discussion included support for immediate action balanced against the need for careful outreach; one commissioner asked that the original board action to post basic “know‑your‑rights” material by close of business Friday remain in place, while others said a short delay to review a more comprehensive hub was reasonable.

The board took a voice vote—members present were recorded as saying “Aye” and no recorded opposition was entered—and the chair announced the motion carried. The county manager acknowledged understanding the direction to prepare the draft and return it to the full board for review before posting.