San Rafael OKs advisory letter on ‘sanctuary state’ bill

SB 54, also called the “California Values Act,”DEMONSTRATION

Hugo Mejia of San Rafael, father of threeHUFFMAN ROLE

MAYOR’S VIEW

POLICE POSITION

One event is set for Saturday at Crissy Field in San Francisco;planned for Sunday at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park in Berkeley.

san rafael letter

Dear Senate President pro Tempore de Leon:

The City of San Rafael wishes to help inform the debate over SB 54 by sharing San Rafael’s law enforcement practices as they relate to our immigrant community.

The City of San Rafael has long operated with an abiding respect for all members of our community. We are a city for all of our residents and businesses and are proud of the trust that we have built with our immigrant community. Immigrants are valued and essential members of San Rafael and we are a stronger city for it.

This commitment is not new. When someone calls 911, our police and fire departments are there to help those in need in their time of need. Our libraries, community centers, parks and childcare centers are safe places for everyone.

Attached to to this letter, please find the City of San Rafael’s policies in this area. This document explains our values and we hope they will assist you in the current debate over SB 54.

Sincerely,

Gary Phillips, Mayor

Jim Schutz, City Manager

cc:

Sen. Mike McGuire

Assemblymember Marc Levine

Nancy Hall Bennett, League of California Cities

• Print
• Email
• Tweet