July 23, 2006
OREGON: Springfield councilors won't enter debate on illegal immigration in order to not offend anyone

The Register-Guard

SPRINGFIELD, Oregon -- The City Council has no plans to discuss any local response to the national debate on illegal immigration, Mayor Sid Leiken said Friday.

Leiken and City Council President John Woodrow met Friday morning to set the council's agenda and decided it would not be appropriate for councilors to debate a proposed ordinance setting penalties for illegal immigrants in Springfield and the people who help them.

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Posted by Richard at July 23, 2006
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