- Companies that hire illegal immigrants will be pushed out of Hazleton. Businesses will not get permits to do business in town, the city will not contract with any companies that use illegal immigrants, and penalties for such actions will last a minimum of five years.
- Landlords will be the first line of defense. Landlords will be fined for knowingly allowing illegal immigrants to reside in their rentals. The city will provide assistance for landowners in determining if a renter is a legal resident or an illegal immigrant. Fines will accrue at $1000 per illegal immigrant knowingly renting property.
- The official language of Hazleton will be English. No more dual or multiple language forms. All city business will be done in english.
Mayor Barletta, a Republican son of a past Democratic Party Chairman for the city, has pointed out that this is not a racist measure. The Act does not target any particular race or non-US citizenship. He wants this ordinance to make Hazleton the hardest place in the country for illegals to settle.
He believes this is necessary because illegals have created an enormous drain on his city's resources. Everything from a police call for a noise complaint to violent (and deadly) crime that involves illegals, comes out of the taxpayers money. Illegal's kids in school, health problems that require medical attention, or even sending out a code enforcement officer to inspect a rental property used by illegals, costs the city money. Mayor Barletta has had enough and has taken action.
Mayor Barletta has realized that it does not help to wait for Federal or State Government to take action. If this problem, like others, is to be solved, the answers will come from the local community level. Best of Luck Mayor. You are a Great American.
To support Mayor Barletta, check his Open Letter and e-mail your support.
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