Recent leadership by law enforcement, business and faith to launch “The Utah Compact” created a unique moment in which pragmatism trumped partisanship. Regional leaders will convene for a rational discussion to forge a new consensus on immigrants and America. While many agree that there is a need for a national immigration strategy, local leaders can forge a new consensus on what that means.
Keynote speakers include Mayor Paul Bridges of Uvalda, GA and syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette. In light of anti-immigrant legislation sweeping through the Southeast, Mayor Bridges will discuss the negative impact of the legislation on the Georgia economy, highlighting the value of the Mountain West’s practical approach. Ruben Navarrette will bring a national voice into the fold, sharing his views on immigration in the region and across the country.
Discussions will be organized around three topics, with a presentation on the changing demographics and voting pattern of the region:
· Economy: What role do immigrants and immigration play in the current regional economy, and how are they important to the future of the region’s economy across a number of sectors?
· Security: How does the region’s sense of public safety hinge on the relationship between immigrants and law enforcement?
· Faith: How have congregations of faith grown from and been shaped by the influx of immigrants to the region? In what ways have the problems in the immigration system affected religious communities?
WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific
WHERE: Capital Ballroom of the City Center Marriott
220 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
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