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Public Hearing on Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Contact Name: Amaris Lemus
Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257
Contact Email Address: aslemus@columbus.gov
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Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla is hosting a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance to create the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Immigrants and refugees are vibrant and vital to the City of Columbus. Immigrants contribute to the economic development of this city and we have long seen an impact in our historic neighborhoods like German Village, Italian Village, and Hungarian Village. As thousands have resettled and continue to resettle here, they often face barriers or are unable to access resources.
This Commission will advise the City on issues of common concern to immigrants, particularly in the areas of health and human services, education, and the demographic makeup of the Columbus immigrant and refugee community. The Commission will also review, evaluate, and make specific recommendations regarding City policy related to immigration matters.
All interested residents are invited to offer public testimony by sending an email to Amaris Lemus at aslemus@columbus.gov by 3:00pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes.