Reject Flagstaff Sanctuary Ordinance

We, the undersigned residents of the City of Flagstaff, oppose Eva Putzova's petition calling for an ordinance to shield illegal migrants from Federal Immigration authorities. If implemented, her proposed ordinance would serve as a beacon drawing criminal migrants, violent gang members, human traffickers, and drug dealers into Flagstaff for protection from Federal law enforcement. A sudden population influx would expose unprotected and vulnerable migrants (with no citizenship rights) to subjugation and victimization with no legal recourse. Ill-prepared migrants will require food, housing, and financial support at city taxpayers’ expense. As evidenced in San Antonio, TX, Aurora, CO, Seattle, WA, Springfield, OH, and other communities, our city will see increased crime, overwhelming our local law enforcement and social services. The threat to businesses and citizens’ safety is real. Ms. Putzova’s proposed ordinance does not assure that criminals won’t be protected from deportation. We call on the City Council to revisit their sworn oath to represent the citizens and businesses of Flagstaff. Please reject Ms. Putzova’s irresponsible petition and make the citizens of Flagstaff your first priority.