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Fullerton council tables proposal to create $200,000 in local immigration aid after hours of public comment
Summary
After more than three hours of public testimony, the Fullerton City Council voted 3–2 to table a staff proposal to create a $100,000 legal‑defense fund and a $100,000 basic‑needs fund for residents affected by recent immigration enforcement.
Fullerton — After more than three hours of public testimony from residents, faith leaders and nonprofit organizers, the Fullerton City Council on Nov. 4 tabled, by a 3–2 roll‑call vote, a staff proposal to establish two one‑time city funds to help residents affected by recent immigration enforcement.
Deputy City Manager (staff) presented the proposal on the agenda: a $100,000 legal‑defense fund to contract with qualified nonprofit immigration legal providers, and a $100,000 basic‑needs assistance fund to help households with emergency rental, food and essential needs. Staff said the two funds would be one‑time allocations from the city’s general fund reserves and that enterprise funds (for example, water) and federal CDBG funds were not eligible to be used for the programs.
The proposal came amid a broad and often emotional public outpouring. Speakers,…
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