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Mayor Horstman reads names of people who died in ICE custody during Black History Month remarks
Summary
At the meeting opening, Mayor Kennedy Horstman observed Black History Month and read the names of people who died in custody as a result of ICE detention; later she was asked about a meeting with Island County officials regarding coordination between local and federal law enforcement.
Mayor Kennedy Horstman opened the Feb. 2 meeting with remarks for Black History Month and read aloud the names of people who have died in custody as a result of ICE detention. The minutes record the reading as part of the mayor’s opening words and a moment of silence.
During the Mayor’s report, councilmembers asked Horstman for additional details about a meeting she had with other Island County officials concerning cooperation between local law enforcement and federal authorities, and about a recent court hearing. No further detail was recorded in the minutes about outcomes of those inquiries.
