Residents of Hillsboro can share their concerns about the city’s response to recent ICE activity during a City Council work session scheduled from 6 to 7:20 pm on December 16. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center and will also be available via Zoom, according to the City of Hillsboro.
Community members may speak for up to three minutes by registering in advance, either through a yellow card at the Civic Center or with the City Recorder’s Office by 3 p.m. for virtual participation. Zoom instructions and additional details are provided in the city’s official announcement, as reported by the City of Hillsboro.
The Hillsboro City Council will provide translation services at its upcoming session through Wordly, allowing attendees to use their phones or computers for live captioning or audio in multiple languages. Headphones are available from the City Recorder for those who need them. Signs and amplification devices that could disrupt the meeting are not allowed. People who cannot attend in person can watch the live broadcast on TVCTV Channel 30. The session comes as residents express concerns about ICE’s presence in the community, and a summary of a recent message from Mayor Pace and Chief Coleman is available on the City of Hillsboro’s website.
