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Resident urges county to adopt immigrant-friendly local practices to protect workforce
Summary
Resident Helen Furr told the Board of Commissioners on July 4 that migrant workers form an essential part of Dare County’s workforce and urged county officials to adopt practices that protect those workers’ access to services and safety.
During the public-comment period on July 4, resident Helen Furr urged the Dare County Board of Commissioners to take concrete steps to protect migrant workers who supply essential labor in agriculture, fisheries, construction and hospitality.
Furr, a Dare County resident since 1998, said migrants harvest food, maintain boats, staff restaurants and perform construction work that supports the local economy. She told commissioners she has observed increased fear among immigrant workers…
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