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Assembly urges federal pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainian refugees, adds Russians by amendment
Summary
After extensive public testimony from Ukrainian families and service providers, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly passed Resolution 25-046, urging federal action to create a permanent residency pathway; the Assembly amended the resolution to add Russians and approved it without roll-call dissent.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly on April 15 adopted a resolution urging federal lawmakers to create a permanent pathway to residency for people here through the Uniting for Ukraine and related parole programs, responding to pleas from Ukrainian families living in the borough.
The resolution (25-046) passed after the Assembly accepted an amendment to add the words “and Russians” in multiple clauses so the text would explicitly reference both Ukrainians and Russians seeking similar relief. Assemblymember Dimitry Fonoff moved the resolution and led the amendment process.
The measure followed nearly an…
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