We congratulate and stand shoulder to shoulder with the City of Carpinteria in its recent actions to protect the Latino Community, especially farm workers and their families.
Under the leadership of Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon and Vice Mayor Monica Solorzano, the City Council passed a proclamation promising to support the City’s immigrants and commitment to the California Values Act, which prohibits local resources from being used for federal immigration.
Santa Barbara County Supervisor and former Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee, who immigrated from Taiwan when he was only 6 years old, recognized the overwhelming outcry by the community and declared his commitment to stand with them.
Council Actions and Financial Support Approved
During the emergency meeting, the City Council passed three key motions:
- A Proclamation Opposing ICE Activity: The council issued a statement outlining Carpinteria’s stance against recent federal immigration enforcement actions.
- Allocation of Emergency Funds: The council approved $5,000 from the city’s General Fund to support local nonprofit organizations aiding those directly affected by the raids. These groups are providing legal assistance, emergency services, and resources for impacted families.
- Future Response Planning: The city directed staff to develop further actions the city could take to support the community in the wake of ICE activity. Criteria for selecting which nonprofits will receive funding will be determined at a later meeting.
Good Farmers Great Neighbors, based in Santa Barbara County is an alliance of outdoor, sungrown, greenhouse cannabis farmers and auxiliary businesses throughout the central coast that advocates for a supportive legal and regulated market. Our network of ‘best in class’ expertise unites cannabis farmers in the region who are committed to exceeding the required environmental and public health standards and spurring economic growth and community development.
