Are you ready for a new vision for Chattanooga, one that takes care of everyone, including immigrants?
Immigrant and refugee families are deeply rooted in Chattanooga, but many face barriers to living and working freely in the city. These barriers and inequities have been laid bare over the past year as Black and brown communities, including immigrants, have faced the highest COVID-19 infection and death rates and increased economic fallout while working on the front lines of the pandemic.
The Chattanooga municipal elections are right around the corner, and this year Chattanooga has an opportunity to advance a new vision of belonging for our community and our state-- an inclusive and equitable society that takes care of everyone, immigrants included.
No matter where we’re from or how we got here, we all deserve resources and opportunities to help our families grow and thrive.
That’s why we created a blueprint for the next mayor and council of Chattanooga. Through conversations and surveys with immigrant and refugee community members and partner organizations, we have outlined specific policies that the next municipal government can implement to make sure Chattanooga is a welcoming and inclusive city that values the humanity and dignity of all.
As Chattanooga’s foreign-born population continues to grow, we must enact bold and robust pro-immigrant policy solutions that last during and beyond the pandemic and help build our shared prosperity.
Will you join us? Check out the policy platform here to learn more about the recommendations and add your name to show your support for pro-immigrant policy solutions that give all families a chance to thrive.
We will continue to build support for pro-immigrant policies in Chattanooga by working with local organizations and community members to uplift the needs of immigrant and refugee families. Add your name to the platform to join our movement to cast a new vision for Chattanooga. Together, we can build a city that works for all of us.