RE: Resolution 17-019

["JJohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <JJohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I have received your comments on Resolution 17-019. They will be provided to the Mayor and Council prior to tonight’s council meeting.  

 

Thank you,

 

Jo Johnson, MMC

City Clerk

 

City of Homer

491 E. Pioneer Avenue

Homer, Alaska 99603

907.235.3130

jjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

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From: Ann Hackett [mailto:homeraha@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 11:33 AM
To: Jo Johnson <JJohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Resolution 17-019

 

February 27, 2017

Homer City Council 

491 E. Pioneer Ave. Homer, AK 99603

Dear City Council,

I live in the Homer area, though not within the city limits. I offer the following comments on the proposed Resolution 17-019.

I've read the original and amended versions of Resolution 17-019 and the many letters you've received in response to this resolution. I've see letters from friends and neighbors both in support and opposition. It's understandable that the original version brought strong opposition from many people, as it represented a controversial viewpoint. The amended resolution is much more acceptable, and is not a sanctuary city resolution, nor does it encourage illegally harboring undocumented immigrants or commit city dollars to sheltering undocumented immigrants. I support it. I hope that those who wrote in opposition will reread the amended version of this resolution and consider its merits. 

Homer is a diverse community, with people of widely differing viewpoints. I find it unfortunate that at this point in time there is so much hostility expressed towards the beliefs of others.  As amended, I find this resolution to be a positive step in the direction of reestablishing an atmosphere of respect, so that we can start to move beyond viewing eachother as adversaries. I hope that in considering this resolution, we can listen to eachother. 

Thank you Council Members for your work and dedication to making Homer a better place to live. Thank you Council Members Aderhold, Reynolds, and Lewis  for allowing the concerns addressed in this resolution to be considered by our community.

Sincerely,

Ann Hackett