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Bend human rights commission forwards immigration support resolution, seeks council approval
Summary
The Human Rights and Equity Commission voted to forward an immigration support resolution to Bend City Council after community partners described a proposed $100,000 grant program. Commissioners discussed accountability, grant agreements and whether a resolution provides enforceable "teeth."
The City of Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission voted to forward an immigration support resolution to the city council after hearing input from immigrant-community representatives and staff.
Carolina Frank of LCA described a funding request included in materials under discussion: "We asked for the full 100,000 thinking that we will break it up $50/50," she said, explaining that roughly half would be direct stipends to families and half would fund program development and support. Frank estimated the request would help about 15 families.
City attorney staff described the drafting process as iterative and collaborative. "It is an expression…
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