City of Camarillo
Public Comments
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 08:41 PMPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Meeting Date Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Agency City Council
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Item Number or Subject City Stance on ICE
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Comments Dear Camarillo City Council,
As a resident of Camarillo, I am writing to urge our city leadership to take a clear and public stance against the harmful and destabilizing impact that ICE continues to have on our community. ICE’s presence here is not abstract — families are being separated, trust in public institutions is eroding, and our neighbors are living in fear.
Ventura has already taken a public stance by passing a Care Policy. Ojai has followed suit, and Oxnard has publicly committed to moving in that direction. Other cities across California — like Huntington Park and Bell — have long led the way in protecting their residents from unnecessary and harmful entanglements with federal immigration enforcement.
Camarillo should not lag behind.
With the recent passage of a bill increasing ICE’s budget, their power is growing — and without local action, so is their reach.
That’s why it’s critical that Camarillo not only refuse cooperation with ICE, but also actively enforce existing California laws like the California Values Act (SB 54), and uphold the constitutional rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status. 1 As a community rooted in values of family, safety, and dignity, we must not allow our city to be complicit in violating those very principles. Please follow the lead of other cities, listen to your constituents, and take immediate steps to protect our
community.
Sincerely,
Edid Valenzuela
Camarillo Resident
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Name Edid Valenzuela
Address 595 Hillcresr Drive
Camarillo, CA, 93012
Telephone (805) 889-9634
Email [email protected]
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