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The Police Chiefs of ten cities met with Attorney General Eric Holder last week about the effects the recent Arizona legislation will have on their ability to keep their communities safe.
As one put it, “When you enact legislation that makes any subset of that community feel like they are being targeted specifically, or have concerns about coming forward and talking to police, that damages our capability to obtain information to solve the crimes."
The Dane County Immigration Task Force has heard repeatedly that similar distrust of law enforcement is hampering policing in our area. This is due to Sheriff Dave Mahoney's policy of discretionary contacts to Federal immigration authorities concerning some individuals held in our jail.
Sheriff Mahoney has resisted efforts to change these practices.
On June 1, the Madison Common Council will consider a resolution on this issue; June 2, the Immigration Task Force will finalize their report. Progressive Dane supports this resolution and counsels the Task Force to make strong recommendations against discretionary immigration contacts.
At 6:30 on June 1, prior to the Common Council meeting supporters of change will rally at the City-County Building. We urge all community members who are concerned with safety and justice to attend and contact their representatives.
Jacque Pokorney & Thomas J. Mertz
Progressive Dane Co-Chairs
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We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
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The Annual Garden Party, Progressive Dane's Summer Fundraiser, will be at the Zeps' House, 1922 Adams St, Madison, on Friday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Donate on-line and mark you calendar. This is always a great time to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
The Progressive Dane General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, June 23th at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison's Downtown Public Library. Beer Caucus afterwards at Nick's on State St.
Now is the time to become a member or become a sustainer. Go on-line to make a committment to Progressive Dane today.
