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Philomath committee discusses outreach after reports immigrant neighbors avoid community meal
Summary
Committee members heard reports that some Hispanic/immigrant residents have stopped attending a weekly community meal out of fear after federal policy changes; they discussed community outreach, mutual‑aid approaches, and whether the mayor or police should issue clarifying messaging about local practice and Oregon's sanctuary‑state protections.
Several committee members raised concerns that a Tuesday community meal had seen lower attendance from Hispanic neighbors following changes at the federal level, and they urged the committee to explore outreach and reassurance measures.
One member described the drop in attendance and asked whether the Inclusivity Committee could help by…
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