Montrose rejects non-sanctuary ...

It was a big night in Montrose Tuesday night, as more than a hundred people turned out for the Montrose City Council's discussion about whether or not to ratify a declaration made earlier this month to declare Montrose to be a non-sanctuary city.

For about three hours, council members listened to public concerns — concerns about illegal immigrants coming into the area, and also concerns that a non-sanctuary declaration would have negative impacts on the community. And then — by a 3-2 vote — walked back their previous declaration.

Reporter Kylea Henselser attended the meeting last night and you can read her story here.

Have a Good One,

Jeremy Morrison,
managing editor

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