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Mendota council unanimously adopts resolution urging bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform
Summary
The Mendota City Council on Feb. 4 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-12 calling for bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform to foster a safe, stable and fear-free environment; the item included public comment and a City Manager report and passed on a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Victor Martinez introduced a resolution urging bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform and the Mendota City Council adopted it unanimously on Feb. 4.
City Manager Cristian Gonzalez provided the staff report before a public comment from Ofelia Ochoa, who addressed immigration concerns. Mayor Victor Martinez asked attendees to “keep the immigrant community in their prayers.” On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, seconded by Council Member Libertad “Liberty” Lopez, the council adopted Resolution No. 25-12 by a 5-0 vote.
The resolution, as presented, calls for collaborative, bipartisan efforts to foster a safe, stable and fear-free environment for all residents. Council discussion followed the staff report and public comment but the council did not amend the resolution before voting.
The adoption comes after council members and the mayor referenced local immigrant community concerns earlier in the meeting and during informational reports. Mayor Martinez noted conversations with other elected officials and community stakeholders about immigrant fears and the city’s efforts to secure funding for projects such as Safe Routes to School.
The council had no further action tied to the resolution at the Feb. 4 meeting; the item passed as a formal expression of policy and local position. No additional direction to staff was recorded beyond adoption.
