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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: September 5, 2017

ITEM TITLE:Revised draft letter to President Trump re: DACA
SUBMITTED BY:Cliff Moore, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At its August 15th business meeting, the City Council considered a draft letter addressed to President Trump concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") program.  Staff was directed to amend the draft letter by deleting paragraphs 1, 2, and 9 and revising the draft letter's opening paragraphs.  Attached is a modified draft letter.  The first three paragraphs of the modified draft letter differ from the original draft.  The remainder of the modified draft letter is identical to the original draft.  The Council is being asked to consider the modified draft letter at its September 5th business meeting.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve draft letter
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Revised draft letter to President Trump re: DACA8/16/2017Cover Memo