I AM ENDORSED by
Douglas Commissioners
in the County fight against the illegal immigration crisis.
Commissioners Teal and Laydon passed a resolution directing their county attorney to sue the state over unconstitutional and illegal laws like HB19-1124 and HB23-1100 which ties the hands of our sheriffs with regards to detention and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Let's join them, Weld County!
Letter from a WELD Resident
Dear Commissioners,
I am gravely concerned that you are turning our beloved county into a Sanctuary County!
I currently donate supplies and help make Hygiene products for young girls in Mexico and those crossing the border. In addition, for years, I taught many Hispanic students who crossed the border illegally. I also served on a City Task Force to address the needs of the Hispanic Children in our community. I have no doubt that I have invested more hours and heart into these lives than any one of the Weld County Commisioners.
Thus, this subjects hits a sensitive nerve for me. Creating Sanctuary Counties and Cities only magnifies the problems for the young ones crossing the border illegally. It also hurts the tax-paying citizens.
I am writing to admonish you to have compassion on the young children crossing the border illegally and the citizens of Weld County. Do not allow Weld County to become a Sanctuary County!
Thank you!
Nanette Jeppesen
RESOLUTION
RE: DECLARATION THAT WELD COUNTY IS NOT A SANCTUARY COUNTY FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION CRISIS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and,
WHEREAS, the Board has witnessed negative impacts to citizens on the current immigration crisis and those cities designating themselves as sanctuary cities, and,
WHEREAS, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office has 180 million dollars managing the immigration crisis in 2024, and, migrants are now reported to be camping outside our Weld County towns and cities which could strain taxpayer resources already dedicated to helping those in need who live in Weld County, including veterans, elderly citizens, children of all ages, and the homeless; and,
WHEREAS, as the Weld County Board Commissioners will continue to prioritize the needs and safety of our citizens, and that mission has been jeopardized by the Governor’s support and signature on sanctuary laws that hobbled sheriffs and police and our justice system such as HB19-1124, SB19-30, HB21-1194, and HB23-1100; and,
WHEREAS, the Biden administration ended Trump Administration policies including detention and deportation of illegal immigrants and thus failed to execute the rule of law to secure our country’s borders and caused this crisis to overwhelm this nation and our cities in the state of Colorado; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, to declare that we are not a sanctuary county for federal government failures nor misuse of taxpayers' dollars resulting from this federal immigration crisis affecting Colorado, which includes misuse of taxpayers’ dollars regarding all departments under the authority of Weld County, including any aid or help with grants to any cities or towns declaring themselves to be sanctuary towns or cities, nor towns and cities found to be operating in that capacity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that we call on the federal government and our representatives in Congress to secure funding for the safety and sovereignty of our country by expanding a secure border wall and barriers and reinstating Trump Administration policies such as Safe Third Countries, Title 42, tariffs, and freezing foreign aid to countries unwilling to enforce their borders.
