ALERT: Support Commission on Immigration's recommendations
NOTE: Adapted from an alert issued 10/24/07 by the Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (KCIRR)
ACTION:
Contact Mayor Newberry and your city council representative to show your support for the Commission on Immigration's recommendations.
WHEN:
As soon as possible.
MESSAGE:
A suggested message: "I want Lexington to remain a fair and welcoming city for all people. I support the recommendations of the Commission on Immigration."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights applauds the work of the Lexington Commission on Immigration, which approved seven recommendations to ensure that Lexington remains a fair and welcoming city for all people. The Commission was convened in June by Mayor Newberry with the mission to study how the city could address immigration-related issues. KCIRR strongly supports their recommendations, which will help prevent discrimination and advocate for equal rights for immigrants and refugees. Residents of Lexington and Kentucky can support these recommendations.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mayor Newberry’s Office:
859-258-3100
mayor@lfucg.com
City Council:
859-258-3200
councilmembers@lfucg.com
Click here to send a letter to the editor of the Herald-Leader.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
859-685-0387 phone
859-685-0399 fax
