Commissioner proposes immigrant-focused proclamation to support people targeted by ICE

Aug 4, 2026

Commissioner Varnatico proposed a proclamation affirming the city’s stance on immigrant residents and specifically recognizing migrant workers targeted by ICE; commissioners agreed to research partners and possible dates.

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Commissioner Varnatico, who identified themself as an LGBTQI+ student program coordinator at Central Oregon Community College and a commissioner, proposed an immigrant-focused proclamation to "celebrate and kind of outline our stance on its immigrant population" and said they were specifically "thinking about those that are targeted currently by ICE."

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