Sheriff to Speak on Immigration Reform

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak, in partnership with COPA, will be hosting a community discussion regarding immigration and community safety. 

The goal of the event is to share immigration and public safety stories and policies, and strengthen the relationship between the community and law enforcement.

Wowak will be talk about his views on immigration reform, current county community programs in place and his goal that all county residents feel safe. Previously, the sheriff has said he won't jail undocumented non-criminals.

COPA, as well as community members, will be sharing stories of successes and challenges regarding public safety and immigration issues. COPA is a regional nonprofit organization spanning Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, made up of 25 member institutions of churches, synagogues, public schools, school districts and nonprofits

There will be an opportunity for those in attendance to participate in group discussions which will be shared by COPA appointed facilitators.

The forum is 7-8 p.m. Monday at Live Oak Elementary School, 1916 Capitola Rd. in Santa Cruz.