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Residents urge Contra Costa to fund immigrant “WISH” hub as county staff says federal assistance remains available
Summary
A large group of public commenters urged the Board to back a county‑run welcoming immigrant support center (WISH). County health and human services leaders told the board there is no current suspension of Medicaid payments and said county programs remain open while staff monitor federal guidance closely.
Scores of Contra Costa residents and community groups used public comment time at the supervisors’ retreat to press the board to establish and fund a “Welcoming Immigrant Support Hub” (WISH Center) and to seek immediate assurance that county services will continue despite federal actions announced this week.
Lede: Community advocates, nonprofit leaders and residents said a county‑based, linguistically and culturally accessible place for legal and public‑service navigation is urgently needed amid national immigration enforcement announcements. "I urge you to fully fund the Wish Center so it could serve as a beacon," said Debbie Clifford, a Richmond resident who identified herself during public comment.
Nut graf: Commenters said a WISH Center would centralize…
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