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Commissioner says stopping free citizenship drives is 'wrong'; pledges alternative event
Summary
Commissioner Maxwell Williams criticized a decision to stop a free citizenship drive at the Hazel P. Rogers Multipurpose Center and urged the commission to adopt clear written policy rather than denying services. He announced a free citizenship drive on May 30 in North Lauderdale.
Commissioner Maxwell Williams delivered a pointed statement criticizing the decision to halt a free citizenship drive at the Hazel P. Rogers Multipurpose Center, saying the action "is wrong for our residents" and arguing the drives provide volunteers, legal support and dignity to immigrant families. He urged the commission to put clear written conditions in place rather than use unspecified "what if" reasons to deny services that benefit residents.
"This work is about the people, immigrants...and now needs help taking the next step to become United States citizens," Williams said, adding that the city controls facility approvals and could adopt policies that allow beneficial, non‑profit services under proper conditions. Williams announced he would host a free citizenship drive on Saturday, May 30 at 701 Southwest 71st Avenue in North Lauderdale and urged the commission to restore access under clear guidance.
