Executive Board Session (L. Fairey)

**Executive Summary**

This document is a forwarded email from Steve Yoder to the Clerk, with a carbon copy to Lauren Cypher and Richard Lewis, concerning a letter from Leigh Fairey. The original email, sent by Leigh Fairey to the Board of Commissioners, expresses strong disapproval of Sheriff Borkovich’s policy regarding his department’s cooperation with I.C.E. in apprehending individuals lacking proper documentation.

Leigh Fairey, a 36-year resident of Leelanau County, argues that the Sheriff’s policy is rooted in racism and is not beneficial to the community. The letter emphasizes that undocumented individuals contribute positively to the local economy and that the policy promotes fear rather than unity.

The author specifically requests that the letter be read aloud at the February 11th Board of Commissioners meeting, as she is unable to attend due to a lack of transportation. The main point of the letter is to advocate for policies that foster community cohesion and express disapproval of the use of tax dollars for the Sheriff’s policy.