Associated Press - August 15, 2007 7:45 AM ET

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. (AP) - Spotsylvania County officials want to involve legal immigrants in the discussion over illegal immigration.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Chris Yakabouski says he's reaching out to county residents for help in dealing with the contentious issue. He says he thinks Spotsylvania's legal Hispanic and Asian residents will join together because illegal immigration drains the county's tax dollars.

Spotsylvania officials are considering tightening housing measures because of some residents' complaints about overcrowding in homes and too many cars parked on lawns and narrow streets.

The board plans to do more research on the issue and see how other counties are handling illegal immigration.

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