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Ballston Spa trustees vote down immigrant and community safety resolution after heated public debate
Summary
After an hour of public testimony and trustee debate, the Village Board narrowly defeated a local resolution limiting village participation in federal immigration enforcement, 2–3; supporters said it would protect community trust, while opponents warned of funding and timing risks.
The Ballston Spa Village Board declined to adopt an "Immigrant and Community Safety" resolution after extended public comment and trustee debate, voting 2–3 against the proposal.
Supporters including resident Mike Gormley told trustees the resolution would protect due process and reassure immigrant neighbors that local police would not be used for federal immigration enforcement. "The village police should not be involved in enforcing federal immigration law," Gormley said during public comment, urging the board to adopt the measure as a statement of values and public-safety policy.
Terry Diggory, co‑coordinator of the Saratoga Immigration Coalition and a Ballston Spa…
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