Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim February 16-18, 2021, as Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Days
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim February 16-18, 2021, as Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Executive Assistant & Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8224
Presenter(s):
Bob Ziegler, Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance
Lin Nelson, Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance
Background and Analysis:
Organized by Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance, the gathering of immigrant and refugee rights advocates to virtually attend the Legislative Session is planned for February 16-18, 2021. Advocates will be meeting with legislators to voice support for key immigrant rights legislation.
Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance is a local organization created in 2016. The organization is dedicated to learning skills and working to ensure that the Olympia community is a welcoming supportive place for immigrant and refugee neighbors, friends, co-workers and family members.
In December 2016, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution declaring the City of Olympia a Sanctuary City.
Attachments:
Proclamation