Thread: Update on the U.S. MAYOR'S CONFERENCE:

I'd like to start a thread where we can post any stories on Mayoral actions and positions at the US Mayor's Conference going on this weekend so we can keep track of their actions if it's ok with all of you.

Hourly Update
Phoenix mayor joins others in criticizing Congress over immigration
By Eileen Sullivan
Asscociated Press Writer
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.25.2008
WASHINGTON — Mayors from across the country said Friday that Congress is unlikely to act on the nation’s immigration problems this year and blasted lawmakers for what they called irresponsible procrastination.
“The message that immigration reform — comprehensive and practicable — is not going to be addressed for a year or two is unacceptable. It’s outrageous,â€

We do not need immigration changes or reform. We simply need elected leaders with the courage to enforce the already adequate immigration law which is on the books.

It's amazing what could happen if we just built the fence and enforced the law. Why cannot our politicians understand that concept.

January 25, 2008 - 3:32AM
Valley mayors take border debate to D.C.
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Dennis Welch, Tribune
Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn will join a handful of other mayors from across the country today to tell Congress they’re fed up with its inaction on illegal immigration.

Dunn, along with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and other municipal leaders attending the 76th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in the nation’s Capitol, want Congress to act quickly and pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill before November’s elections.

“This is too important of an issue to sidestep because of politics,â€