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CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES <br />RESOLUTION 24-13 <br />RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES, <br />MINNESOTA IN OPPOSITION TO THE NORTH STAR ACT (HF 3459; SF3516) <br />WHEREAS, law enforcement in the City of Pequot Lakes is dedicated to protecting our community, has <br />the ability to gather information necessary to investigate crime, and supports all law enforcement officers, <br />federal, state, and county, upholding the Constitution of the United States and the State of Minnesota, and <br />WHEREAS, a "Sanctuary State" restricts state and local officials from cooperating with federal <br />immigration enforcement efforts; and <br />WHEREAS, the Legislature is reviewing approval of Senate File (SF) 3516 and House File (HF) 3459 <br />prohibiting law enforcement from collecting and sharing information on immigration or citizenship status <br />for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and prohibiting the use of City resources for immigration <br />enforcement, and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Pequot Lakes citizens should not be negatively impacted from the results caused <br />by illegal immigration and the North Star Act on taxpayer dollars and public resources, and hindrance to <br />their safety and well-being, and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Pequot Lakes supports legal immigration and the positive impact it provides for <br />our co mrunitics and the local and state economy. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Pequot Lakes City Council, hereby urges MN <br />legislators and the Governor to reject the North STAR Act proposals in Senate File 3516 and House File <br />3459 and to require support and adherence to applicable federal immigration law. <br />Adopted by the City Council of the City of Pequot Lakes this 4th day of March 2024. <br />Tyler Gardner, Mayor <br />hn4 406�v� <br />Dan Ronni g, MayVr Pro-Tem <br />Pet*el ment, Councilor <br />ATTEST: <br />Angie D ity Administrator <br />Scott Pederson, Councilor <br />Laura Larson, Councilor <br />