Res. 2256 - Declaring a State of Emergency Due to Economic and Humanitarian Crisis from Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement COUNCIL BILL NO. 3289 -
RESOLUTION NO. 2256
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF
WOODBURN DUE TO THE ECONOMIC AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS RESULTING FROM
THE IMPACTS OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AND
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF OREGON
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn is experiencing a significant and escalating
economic and humanitarian crisis resulting from recent federal immigration
enforcement actions in and around the community; and
WHEREAS, actions by federal immigration enforcement authorities
institutionalize racial profiling and encourage discrimination; and
WHEREAS, immigrants, foreign-born and refugee populations make up a
vital portion of Woodburn's community, with 31% of the population being foreign
born and 63% of the population being Latino; and
WHEREAS, these actions have caused widespread fear among residents,
leading to a measurable decline in workforce participation, particularly among
immigrant and mixed-status families; and
WHEREAS, increased immigration enforcement has caused residents to fear
leaving their homes to go to work, school, access City services, take public
transportation, attend medical appointments; and
WHEREAS, the resulting loss of wages and income has impaired families'
ability to afford food, housing, and essential services, and has disrupted local
businesses due to reduced customer activity and staffing shortages; and
WHEREAS, these impacts have placed increased strain on local nonprofits,
food banks, and emergency service providers, and threaten the health, safety,
and economic stability of Woodburn residents; and
WHEREAS, Oregon is a Sanctuay State and under the Sanctuary Promise Act
and Oregon Revised Statutes 180.805 through 180.820, and 181 A.820 through
181 A.829, public bodies are prohibited from disclosing immigration status without
judicial warrant and are prohibited from using public resources to enforce federal
immigration law except under narrow circumstances; and
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WHEREAS, the City will continue to urgently implement legally-defensible
programs, policies, and resources that protect and support employees and the
community in response to federal immigration enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City has implemented a pause of at least 60 days in the use
of the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to conduct a
comprehensive investigation to ensure that the system is operating in full
alignment with Oregon Law and the City's intent; and
WHEREAS, the City is distributing financial assistance to local organizations,
including Love Santa, the AWARE Food Bank, Love INC's Utility Assistance
Program, the Immanuel Lutheran Church meal program; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to partner with the State of Oregon to provide
emergency relief to families and businesses impacted by these disruption; and
WHEREAS, Oregon law (ORS 401 .309) authorizes local governments to
.declare emergencies and request state assistance when conditions exceed local
capacity to respond; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby declares a local state of emergency due
to the economic and humanitarian impacts of federal immigration enforcement
action within the boundaries of the city limits of Woodburn.
Section 2. The City Administrator is hereby directed to take all necessary
and proper actions to help mitigate the effects of the emergency and is
authorized to direct up to $30,000 towards minimizing the impacts of the
emergency.
Section 3. The City Council requests emergency assistance from the State
of Oregon, including but not limited to:
• Financial relief for affected families and small businesses;
• Expanded access to food, housing, and mental health services;
• Support for local nonprofits and service providers responding to increased
demand;
• Coordination with state agencies to ensure compliance with Oregon's
sanctuary laws and protection of vulnerable populations.
Section 4. The City of Woodburn calls on all elected officials, including
members of Congress from Oregon, to publicly denounce all unconstitutional
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actions, demand immediate oversight and transparency from immigration
enforcement agencies, and work to ensure the rights of all individuals—regardless
of immigration status—are fully protected under the Constitution.
Section 5. The City of Woodburn affirms its commitment to public safety,
community resilience, and the protection of all residents, and will continue to work
with state and community partners to mitigate the impacts of this crisis.
Approved as to Form: Ilf /02/b
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APPROVED:
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