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Dear Honorable Members of the San Mateo County Supervisors and the Half Moon Bay City Council,

We write to express our deep concern regarding the ongoing immigration enforcement actions in our state and region and to affirm our unwavering support for the immigrant communities that are the backbone of our Coastside economy and culture.

We stand firmly against the deportation tactics currently being employed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly those that are predatory in nature and that spread fear among the people in our community.

We believe our shared prosperity depends on standing up for values that make the Coastside and San Mateo County and the communities within it a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming place to live and do business. As such, we affirm the following principles:

• Inclusiveness and support of all immigrants – We support policies and practices that ensure dignity, respect, and opportunity for immigrants, regardless of status.
  Recognition of our history – Our Coastside was built on the labor, talent, and tenacity of immigrants. That legacy continues to shape our community’s success today.
• Equal rights in the workplace – We advocate for equal pay and treatment for all workers, regardless of their country of origin.
• Condemnation of harmful enforcement practices – We denounce the aggressive and fear-inducing tactics currently used by ICE, which threaten families, disrupt local businesses, and undermine trust in our institutions.
• Acknowledgment of immigrant contributions – Immigrants are vital to our agricultural, service, hospitality, and small business sectors. Their daily contributions are essential to our economy and community wellbeing.

The Coastside Chamber stands with the City Council and the Board of Supervisors in opposing unjust deportation practices and in protecting the dignity and safety of all residents. Let us work together to ensure that our communities remain a place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and thrive—free from fear and discrimination.

Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to justice and exclusivity.

Sincerely,
Nate Serdy, Advocacy & Legislation Committee, and on behalf of
the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors