Executive Board Session (H. Marlatt de Pineda)

Executive Summary:

Heather Pineda, a licensed clinical therapist, is writing to voice her public comment regarding the coordination between the Leelanau County Sheriff (LCS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She expresses concern about the impact of trauma on the families she works with, who are already experiencing increased stress and anxiety due to threats from the new administration. Pineda requests that Leelanau County cease and desist all assistance to federal immigration and customs enforcement officers, as the residents deserve to be represented by local law enforcement who will prioritize the needs of the community, not serve as a puppet for the federal government. She emphasizes that the sheriff is a public servant beholden to the taxpayers of the county, and that the children of Leelanau County deserve better.

https://www.ice.gov/