SHIELD Plan immigrant protections

An immigrant of Mayan and Afro-Caribbean origin and originator of the original petition behind the resolution, he expressed skepticism about task forces that 'last forever and nothing ever happens' and distrust of LBPD, urging commissioners to pay closer attention to the community resolution.

A community lawyer with Orale and the Long Beach Justice Fund Coalition, he thanked the commission, asked that the letter be drafted to avoid confusing council members, and asked for coordination so the coalition's Values Act amendments can be agendized in May.

Representing the Long Beach Area Peace Network, a supporter of the community resolution, she urged commissioners to revisit the resolution's emergency notification system provision, calling it critical and a lifesaver.