The Barnstable Town Council is in the early stages of adopting a **resolution regarding immigrant rights and ICE operations that have contributed to a climate of instability and fear. The specifics of the resolution are still being drafted and discussed.
We are not the host of this event, but we support it and want as many like-minded people as possible to attend.
An actual resolution will be on the agenda of the Barnstable Town Council, Thursday, August 21, 6:00PM, Town Hall, Hyannis. We are urging all our town of Barnstable residents to show up in numbers to support the rights of immigrants. This is how movements are built, from the ground up. The more towns that sign these types of resolutions, the better chance we have at creating change at the state and federal levels.
Showing up to listen or even better, make a public comment, including first hand stories of how the current environment impacts Barnstable in all facets of life, is crucial. We need to let them know the whole town is watching, and if they vote against it, we will vote them out in the next election.
We encourage you to help persuade the council of the necessity of adopting a resolution that preserves the values enshrined in our US Constitution and Town Charter of freedom, justice and human rights for all Barnstable residents and visitors regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual and gender identity, marital or economic status, citizenship and immigration status.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
**Resolutions express the opinion, intent, or will of the Town Council on a particular topic. They typically address matters of a special or temporary nature or handle administrative acts.
Examples:
Establishing advisory committees.
Supporting a particular cause or communicating with another governmental unit.
Directing the Town Manager to take certain administrative actions.
Characteristics:
Can often be acted upon in a single reading.
Generally go into effect immediately and may not require publication.
Are not typically used to amend, repeal, or modify an existing ordinance unless specifically authorized by law.
May be more temporary in nature or deal with internal municipal affairs.
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