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Newark council reiterates 'welcoming city' stance amid immigration-enforcement concerns; lists summer events
Summary
Councilmembers reiterated past resolutions that Newark is a welcoming city and that Newark Police adhere to the California Values Act; councilmembers also highlighted upcoming community events and recent local ceremonies.
In remarks near the close of the meeting, the mayor and councilmembers addressed resident concerns about immigration enforcement and reiterated that the city has twice passed resolutions declaring Newark a welcoming community.
Mayor Michael Hamm said the council has "on 2 separate occasions issued resolutions that the city of Newark is a welcoming community that celebrates and…
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