BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The mayor of Delano requested a proposed ordinance — which aims to protect Delano residents from federal immigration agents — to be heard at the next Delano City Council meeting.
Before the City Council meeting ended Monday, March 2, Mayor Salvador Solorio-Ruiz asked city staff to place the “Community First” Ordinance on the agenda for the next meeting.
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This ordinance seeks to prohibit federal agents from entering city-owned property, according to Solorio-Ruiz.
He said the reason he’s bringing this item forward is simple: “To protect our community and put our residents first.”…