Thread: Beaufort Council forges ahead with immigration ordinance

I no more than posted an article and this came up.

http://www.islandpacket.com/breaking_ne ... 6947c.html

Council forges ahead with immigration ordinance
BY GINNY SKALSKI, The Island Packet
Published Monday, December 11, 2006


BEAUFORT -- Opponents of a proposed illegal immigration ordinance warned the Beaufort County Council Monday that the controversial measure is creating a hostile environment for local Hispanics and urged the council to slow down the debate.

The council, meanwhile, voted 9-1 to approve the "lawful employment ordinance" on second reading. It also agreed to have a special meeting Dec. 27 to take a final vote, despite requests to delay the vote until after Jan. 2, when six new council members will be sworn in.

The ordinance, which was relaxed last week to address concerns about its constitutionality, allows the county to take away a company's business license if it employs illegal immigrants.

Way to go Beaufort!

Keep up the great work Beaufort!!

We are pulling for you all the way to complete your ordinance and take control of your beautiful community!!