Thread: Fremont Immigration Hearing 1000 People Attend!

Fremont Immigration Hearing


Fremont, Neb.
Posted: 9:52 PM Jul 29, 2008
Last Updated: 9:52 PM Jul 29, 2008
Reporter: Alicia Myers
Email Address: alicia.myers@kolnkgin.com

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1,000 people turned out in Fremont Tuesday night, voicing their opinions on a proposed illegal immigrant ban.

The Fremont city council has spent the past few weeks weighing in on the issue, that could outlaw things like hiring or renting to illegal immigrants.


Fremont business leaders say they worry a new ordinance targeting illegal immigration could hurt the community.

That is exactly how hundreds of residents feel.

Some council members say it is an issue that needs to be looked at for the sake of some supportive residents.

It was the length of a line you would normally see waiting outside a headliner concert.

Instead, this line was full of people fighting for their rights, as well as their community's well-being, at Fremont's Tuesday evening city council immigration hearing.

"We're here in peace. We want to show them that we want to live in this community," said Gabby Ayala, Fremont resident.

Ayala has been a legal U.S. citizen for many years, but when she came to the states, she said it was a different story.

"I was an illegal immigrant, said Ayala. I know it's hard. It's scary to go out, and think that people are looking at you because they're wondering if you're legal or not. Thankfully now, I'm a U.S.. Citizen, and that's why I'm supporting the illegal immigration."

Ayala said the ordinance would tear the city apart, by making it illegal to harbor, hire, or rent to any illegal immigrants.

City Council Chair, Gary Bolton, said while he is not a fan of the local city ordinance, something at the federal level needs to be done.

"Without a doubt, nearly everyone, whether you're in favor of the ordinance, or opposed to the ordinance, I think there are those that feel we have an immigration problem in this country," said Bolton.

"I think the country needs to be legalized. Everybody that's supposed to be here, should be here, and the rest should leave," said Al Knoell, Fremont resident.

Those opposed, say an ordinance like this, could divide the city in a negative way.

"We're also concerned that the ordinance would lead to increased discrimination to all immigrants, not just undocumented immigrants, but all immigrants, as well as other minorities," said Norm Pflanz, Nebraska Appleseed.

As hundreds gathered, sharing their opinions, Ayala hoped for the best for her community.

"I hope the government does something, and accomplishes something, and gives everybody the chance to become legal in this country," said Ayala.

City Council Chair, Gary Bolton, said he is not sure there are enough votes to pass the ordinance.

Many hope it is not passed, especially because of the amount of funds it could cost the city to fight it.

A final vote is scheduled for August 26.


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My comment is that when is it okay, for economic reasons, to even discuss lawbreakers illegally entering the country as a benefit to the community? The absurdity of this is making me wish there was an Emoticon for someone "rabidly mad."

These IA don't care what I want so why should I care about what they want??? So anyone who wants to be legal should be made legal??? Have these people heard of a thing called sovereignty? Like the dollar which is made useless with inflation so is being an American citizen when the government allows anyone in here to demand their "rights"...

ICE, ICE, AND POLICE TAKE ALL ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIENS OUT OF AMERICA.

Ayala said the ordinance would tear the city apart, by making it illegal to harbor, hire, or rent to any illegal immigrants.

ICE AND POLICE THESE FOLKS ARE REPORTING CRIMES IN FREMONT.
(ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIENS ARE THERE.)

Fremont City Council

http://www.fremontne.gov/index.asp?NID=29

Donald B. Edwards 402.721.4640 Mayor
Charlie Janssen 402.727.7602 Ward 1
Gary Bolton 402.727.9384 Ward 1
Jon Gilfry 402.753.3080 Ward 2
Mary Schiermeyer-Marsh 402.721.7277
Scott Schaller 402.727.5847
Scott Getzschman 402.721.6301
John Anderson 402.721.4036
Robert Warner 402.721.3273

Charlie.janssen@rtgmedical.com;
gary.bolton@fpsmail.org;
jon_gilfry@yahoo.com;
marymarsh@inebraska.com;
scottschaller@neb.rr.com;
scottg@getzschman.com;
JBA221@yahoo.com

Mayor Donald B. Edwards
Coiuncilman Charlie Janssen
Coiuncilman Gary Bolton
Coiuncilman Jon Gilfry
Coiuncilwoman Mary Schiermeyer-Marsh
Coiuncilman Scott Schaller
Coiuncilman Scott Getzschman
Coiuncilman John Anderson
Coiuncilman Robert Warner

I hope the city council sticks to their guns and does not give in to the invaders who are playing a psyhcological game to invoke guilty feelings therefore getting their way.

Originally Posted by USPatriot

I hope the city council sticks to their guns and does not give in to the invaders who are playing a psyhcological game to invoke guilty feelings therefore getting their way.

There were 1,000 people at the meeting and the odds are very high that a large majority of them were supporting the illegals. La Raza, and company, will send in spokespeople from far and wide to rally the Hispanics, and illegals, and attend the council meetings, with them. Throw in a few business people and there's a good chance the council will cave into the pressure

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