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Laredo council reaffirms opposition to border barriers in city limits and votes to invite president through governor's office
Summary
After extensive public comment opposing a proposed federal border barrier through city neighborhoods, Laredo's City Council unanimously passed a resolution backing border security but opposing a wall inside residential areas and later approved a motion to invite the president to visit Laredo via the governor's office to review local impacts.
Mayor Victor D. Trevino told the City Council on Nov. 3 that the city had received official notice of federal planning for a border barrier that would affect Laredo and urged the issue not be made partisan. "This announcement should not become a partisan issue," Trevino said at the start of the item, urging fact-based engagement on impacts to local history, environment and economy.
The council held an extended public-comment period focused on the proposed barrier. Multiple residents and community leaders urged the council to oppose a border wall within city limits, arguing it would harm the river environment, damage cross-border commerce…
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