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Craig County to ask congressman for additional PILT payments for localities participating in ICE 287(g)
Summary
Supervisor Jordan Labiosa asked the board to send a letter to Congressman Griffiths urging increased PILT payments for localities that participate in ICE 287(g); the board voted to send the letter, stating proposed funds would support emergency recruitment and retention.
On Oct. 2 the Craig County Board of Supervisors approved a motion asking the county to send a letter to Congressman Griffiths supporting increased Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for localities that participate in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) 287(g) agreements.
Supervisor Jordan Labiosa, who said he had spoken with the congressman's office, asked the board to advocate for extra PILT funds to compensate localities that deputize officers under 287(g) and said any additional payments should be directed toward emergency recruitment and retention efforts. The board voted in favor of sending the support letter (motion moved by Keith Dunbar, seconded by Jordan Labiosa).
The transcript records the board's request and vote but does not specify whether county policy will change or how additional funds would be distributed if received. The motion directs staff to send a letter of support to the congressman's office.
Next steps: county staff will prepare and send the letter. Any change to local law enforcement participation in 287(g) or use of PILT funds would require further board action and is not set by this vote.
