HOOD RIVER — Hood River City Council, with the support of The Next Door, Inc., is hosting a community Town Hall on Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at Hood River Middle School’s auditorium, 1602 May St.
The goal is to hear from community members about the impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
The City of Hood River commits to being a welcoming, inclusive, and Sanctuary City for all. It stands ready to take action to support those who may be impacted by the recent increase in ICE actions.
After the listening sessions — which were held in March and April — and the upcoming town hall, City Council will discuss further actions to support impacted community members.
The city already has:
Declared a State of Emergency, starting Dec. 12. This allows the city to respond more quickly to community needs and provide needed support.
Trained all staff on how to respond to requests from ICE and to make sure Sanctuary Promise Laws are followed.
Adopted Resolution 2026-02. It declares the City of Hood River a Sanctuary City for all people, no matter their race, national origin, immigration or refugee status.
Installed signs in all city buildings clearly marking private versus public spaces.
Created a resource guide for other Oregon cities and counties on actions they can take in response to ICE impacts.
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