Following extensive public comments at the conclusion of last week's meeting, the Flagstaff City Council declined to place the topic of federal immigration enforcement and deportation efforts on a future agenda.
Councilmember David Spence had submitted a Future Agenda Item Request (FAIR) for “a discussion regarding immigration [and] deportation issues in Flagstaff in light of the current federal deportation initiative.� The support of three councilmembers is required to approve a FAIR. Only Spence and Councilmember Anthony Garcia ultimately chose to support the request.
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