Politics & Government
Immigration Reform: DelBene Asking Area Farmers, Businesses, Workers to Weigh In
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is visiting with local stakeholders throughout the 1st Congressional District this week to hear their thoughts, ideas and input related to immigration reform.
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is travelling throughout the 1st Congressional District to hear from local businesses, farmers, workers, students and families about what types of reforms they want to see to reform our nation’s immigration system.
During the week of Feb. 18-21, DelBene will make stops in Bothell, Redmond, Lynden, Blaine and Mount Vernon to highlight the impact immigration reform could have on our local economy, schools, businesses, families and communities.
On Monday, DelBene attended the Washington State Labor Council immigration reform conference at the Seattle Labor Temple in Seatte. The rest of her schedule this week follows:
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Tuesday, February 19
Farmer and agriculture immigration reform roundtable
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WHEN: 9:30am
WHERE: Whatcom Farm Friends Office
1796 Front Street
Lynden, WA
WHAT: Whatcom area dairy and berry farmers to meet with Congresswoman DelBene to discuss the need for and possible impacts of comprehensive immigration reform on agriculture.
Business and local government immigration roundtable
WHEN: 11:30am
WHERE: TC Trading Company
1755 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA
WHAT: Whatcom business owners and municipal officials to discuss border issues related to commerce and security on the U.S. - Canadian border.
Immigration roundtable discussion with local residents and immigration reform advocates
WHEN: 1:30pm
WHERE: Super Mario’s Restaurant
3008 Northwest Ave
Bellingham, WA
WHAT: Whatcom County advocates sit down with Congresswoman DelBene to talk about immigration reform, their personal stories and the challenges they face and what they hope to see in comprehensive reform.
Wednesday, February 20
Student and DREAMer roundtable discussion
WHEN: 10:30am
WHERE: UW Bothell, Rose Room (UW1-280)
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA
WHAT: Local students from Snohomish County and UW Bothell and Everett CC leaders will be discussing with Congresswoman DelBene the importance of immigration reform, the DREAM act and the intersection of immigration policy, education and job training.
Life sciences & Biotech business roundtable
WHEN: 1:30pm
WHERE: HALOSOURCE
1725 220th Street SE, Suite 103
Bothell, WA
WHAT: Local business leaders in life sciences, medical device manufacturing and biotech to discuss with Congresswoman DelBene the need for immigration reform to attract skilled workers to expand and grow the local economy.
Business and Technology roundtable discussion
WHEN: 3:00pm
WHERE: Concur
18400 NE Union Hill Road
Redmond, WA
WHAT: Local technology businesses and employers (ranging from large companies and small start-ups) will sit down with Congresswoman DelBene to talk about the need for high-skilled workers and the local economic benefits of comprehensive immigration reform.
Immigration roundtable discussion with local King County residents and immigration reform advocates
WHEN: 4:15pm
WHERE: Aca Las Tortas Restaurant
22910 Bothell Everett Hwy, Suite 105A
Bothell, WA
WHAT: King County advocates sit down with Congresswoman DelBene to talk about immigration reform, their personal stories and the challenges they face and what they hope to see in comprehensive reform.
Thursday, February 21
Farmer and agriculture immigration reform roundtable
WHEN: 12:00pm
WHERE: Skagit Valley Food Co-Op, Room #309
201 1st Street
Mount Vernon, WA
WHAT: Skagit area farmers to meet with Congresswoman DelBene to talk about the need for and possible impacts of comprehensive immigration reform on agriculture industry.
Immigration roundtable discussion with local Skagit County residents and immigration reform advocates
WHEN: 2:00pm
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
415 S 18th St
Mount Vernon, WA
WHAT: Skagit area residents, advocates sit down with Congresswoman DelBene to talk about immigration reform, their personal stories and the challenges they face and what they hope to see in comprehensive reform.
Visit with local DREAMer’s and immigrant families
WHEN: 3:30pm
WHERE: Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant
2121 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA
WHAT: Skagit area students and families sit down with Congresswoman DelBene the importance of immigration reform, the DREAM act and their personal immigration stories.
Source: Suzan DelBene office.
