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The Immigrant Protection Act, an Act introduced by Majority Leader Catherine Borgia & 7 Democratic Legislators in February, passed with a bi-partisan vote of 10-5. "The intent of this bill is to create a policy of public safety for all in Westchester County," said Majority Leader Catherine Borgia .
Members of the Democratic Caucus are calling for an open "Committee of the Whole" meeting with the new Housing Monitor to discuss what the Board can do to move forward with complying with the consent decree to end any further fiscal obligations of the County. "To save taxpayers from thousands of dollars in fines, we have no choice but to explore all actions we can take due to the County Executive's 'total obstructionism' - which were the Court's words, not mine," said Majority Leader Catherine Borgia .
The first of WCT's three community open houses is set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Talks about WCT's history and future plans, and tours of the space, will be given between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. It will remain open until 12:30 p.m. to accommodate drop-ins. The newly renovated space previously housed a cabinet-making factory and mMuch of its original "industrial" look has been retained.
The first of WCT's three community open houses is set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Talks about WCT's history and future plans, and tours of the space, will be given between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. It will remain open until 12:30 p.m. to accommodate drop-ins. The newly renovated space previously housed a cabinet-making factory and mMuch of its original "industrial" look has been retained.
Members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Democratic Caucus introduced an Act Wednesday, aimed to alleviate many of the concerns surrounding inhumane treatment of their immigrant brothers and sisters and the fear working with local law enforcement often instills in them. The bill, titled the "Immigrant Protection Act", codifies existing County policy while also drawing from model ordinances put forth by the New York Attorney General's office with the intent to ensure all Westchester County residents are protected.
Jenifer Ross' career profile spins around like an unsteady compass needle. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what the over-achieving Tarrytown woman does in her work, but the common thread throughout is bringing people, and the community, together.
