The City of Springfield stated it is not part of the Welcoming America ‘Certified Welcoming’ network. This clarification follows questions related to a 2014 city resolution. Officials said joining the network requires a formal application, a fee of up to $12,000, and an evaluation. Springfield has not completed these steps.
The city said it supports legal immigration according to federal laws and policies. Springfield will continue to follow all federal regulations. Residents can visit welcomingamerica.org to see a list of participating communities…