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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar and District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference to help pass important resolutions that could lead to changes both nationwide and locally.
NACo represents county officials from across the United States and provides counties a platform to advocate for policy changes at the federal level.
“As the manager of all county monies, I am concerned about fiscal policies that would impact federally awarded funds from reaching the county,” Treasurer Benatar said. “These funds help pay for the necessary services for constituents including maintaining public transportation and roads, operating public schools, enforcing building codes and providing public safety.”
To address these concerns, Treasurer Benatar presented the following resolutions:
- Resolution to Ensure Accuracy of the US Census
- Resolution to Continue Funding of Awarded Projects
The two resolutions passed and are now adopted to encourage Congress and the Federal Government to protect the routes in which counties obtain federal funds.
“The wellbeing of Coconino County residents is my number one priority,” Supervisor Vasquez said. “I am committed to protecting the rights of migrants and citizens, and to ensure local government the right to adopt policies that would best serve their communities.”
Supervisor Vasquez and Treasurer Benatar aided in the development of the following resolutions:
- Federal Agencies Respecting and Granting Protection to ‘Sensitive Locations’
- Protecting and Ensuring the Right to Birthright Citizenship
- Humanitarian Parole Programs
- Ensuring the Continuation of Asylum
- Ensuring a Clear and Fair Vetting Process for Migrants
- Ensuring Non-Discrimination Practices in the Federal Government
These resolutions were passed through the help of Treasurer Benatar, Supervisor Vasquez, and the National Association of Hispanic County Officials.
Although these resolutions have passed, the work is not over. Treasurer Benatar and Supervisor Vasquez are committed to the protection of public rights, services, and funds.