Re: Reso-17-xxx-COH-Statement-1 vote NO!

["Mrs. Tanise Latham" <songbird4jesus@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greetings,
I hope that this email finds you well and not overwhelmed.

Thank you for your timely response and the inclusion of my comments. I look forward to viewing the packet.

Have a blessed day!
Very Respectfully,

Tanise
907-235-9066

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Jo Johnson <JJohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Hello,
> I have received your comments on this resolution and will include them in the council packet for the February 27th meeting. The packet will be published on Thursday morning. You may access it at: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/citycouncil/city-council-regular-meeting-150&c=E,1,_vHzbQ0Mn8yGidGi6IByERtOe3M2Njm3eUZG69VfwBPvE0bhAwNQioYaWE5QMwENF9ni_GK6x7Gsoiu58Dsgu7-pu3FjcbFDvgXVH0pg2hStXP--QA,,&typo=1
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> Thank you,
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> Jo Johnson, MMC
> City Clerk
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> City of Homer
> 491 E. Pioneer Avenue
> Homer, Alaska 99603
> 907.235.3130
> jjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mrs. Tanise Latham [mailto:songbird4jesus@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 6:46 PM
> To: Department Clerk <Clerk2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Reso-17-xxx-COH-Statement-1 vote NO!
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> Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members
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> Please read this email to the end.
> Afterward, I invite you to shred, tear up, 86, delete, deep 6, destroy, rescind, deny, squash, crumple, and or burn this divisive, biased snare of fear-based, undermining, politically partisan, highly debatable, narrowly-conceived, illusive snare of political legislation or so-called resolution.
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> Here's why..
> Thanks to the posts of Jeremiah Emmerson on Homer Communication's FB page, Citizens have had the pleasure of maintaining on-going discussion regarding this matter based on Emmerson's initial perspective or input, as well reflecting on the resolution itself. His initial sell was to invite others to join in the process of assisting the council in making homer a sanctuary city in light of the attached PDF resolution. We were invited to email you directly.
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> Rather than reiterate the last 24 hours of debate, I am electing to provide you with my direct input via personal quotes. I have simply copied and pasted a few of my personal input postings from today under my banner of Kodiak Latham's. I encourage all of you to please read all the the posts made by local citizens including myself involving this matter on the page itself.  In the meantime, I look forward to meeting each of you on February 27th.
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> Today's Post #1
> "Reading the resolution apart from this debate with fresh eyes and a fresh cup of coffee. The resolution does not mention sanctuary city but seems to imply that intent with lines 96-97. Overall,  it does represent a partisan divide using grand-standing debatable whereas clauses.
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>  As an Female American Person of color, is there a problem in Homer that makes me vulnerable that I have never experienced in all of my 4 years living here.. As a Bible believing Christian and documented Peacemaker & Good Samaritan, kind to all, and who faithfully believes that we are ALL Free moral agents, living in a free country, where we are all free to live the way we choose under the law, does that make me vulnerable? Are there other victims in Homer whose rights are currently being trampled on. Apart from destructive rioters in the lower 48, what evidence has been presented of injured Homer citizens.. Well, once again, I digress.
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> Overall, this resolution does seem like a waste of time or like a giant spoon. It's being used to stir the pot of hysteria and division. Homer is a beautifully inclusive town full of all sorts.
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> The arguments presented in the original posting here on this forum, do not really reflect the merits of the resolution, directly; unless there is a private agenda that has yet to be revealed. Jeremiah Emmerson's original posting regarding making Homer a sanctuary city seems to fly in the face of the actual document unless there is a secret agenda. Lines 96-97 do suggest such.
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> Respecting the divisive and misleading merits of this proposed resolution as depicted in the whereas clauses, this should still be scrapped. This grandstanding resolution, like a toddler tantruming for candy in the grocery isle, it too should be denied. For those proposing this during this season of hype, like the tantrumming toddler, they should experience a stinging time out, if this nonsense continues. Unless or Until they can get their focus together and their priorities straight, enough with the partisan politics aimed to divide.
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> Shouldn't Homer's City Council's priorities be serving and servicing the needs of Homer's citizens rather than stirring up controversy that doesn't need to exist. That is my sober yet humble opinion. see y'all on the 27th. Have a wonderful day, all."
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> #2
> "I propose, Toss this whole thing. Scrap this agenda. Instead Make a plaque and put it under the welcome sign that says. Welcome to Homer, Alaska ~An All-Inclusive, Law Abiding, Free American, Halibut Capital, Community where the Mountains meet the Shores.
> Problem Solved. Done"
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> #3
> 🤦🏽‍♀️2 questions..
> 1. What active injurious evidence exists in Homer that warrants such a resolution.
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> 2. What precident is trying to be established or maintained from the previous administration. Where is the fire?
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> Still a waste if time. With all due respect and humble compassion, reading this it seems like an agenda is being forced..
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> Like forcing firefighters to show up to a 5-alarm fire 🔥 that doesn't exist here...yet. May never exist unless a deliberate arsonist is starting it. ...
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> What's the deal. Fear of what if's.. aiming to set precedent to then start a fire as many have accomplished in the previous administration and in the lower 48..
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> Please Be transparent, this whole thing seems suspicious to me anyway.
> (I guess that I'll keep praying for wisdom & the right answers..)
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> ......
> #4
> Thanks Suzan Huber, still I must say. From my heart, It's not about winning a debate. I love my adopted home, my town, my country, and all people. Anyone who knows me knows that and the following.  I'm all about doing what is genuinely just and right under the law in light of mercy and grace on behalf of all.. in this case All legal citizens of Homer.
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> Common Sense wins. No snares. No glue traps. No underlying agenda. No foolishness. No more waste of taxpayer time & money. No trampling on anyone's constitutional, law abiding, and God-given rights and freedoms as American citizens.
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> For those in government, please, return to or get to the business of the people with respect to all rather than partisan whims spurring futile debates yielding disastrous consequences that hog-tie us all in order to appease a tantrumming few. For what purpose. No thanks.
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> ~If the need is to make Homer great again.. Build that sign! Tear up this resolution.
> ~ Very Respectfully,
> Tanise aka Kodiak Lathams
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> Thank you all for listening to my simple voice in a crowd of many. Like a Trump Supporter on election night, my family and I look forward to seeing you on February 27 at the next meeting as well as casting more votes during the next election cycle.
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> Mrs. Latham
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