Immigration Committee — Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 6.c CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Affirming the City of Santa Fe’s Commitment to Past Resolutions Supporting Immigrant Communities in Santa Fe and Recognizing the City’s Police and Fire Department’s Roles; Encouraging All Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status, to Rely on Law Enforcement and Emergency Services; Encouraging All Community Members and Community Leaders to Fact-Check Public Safety Information. (Scott Ouderkirk, Santa Fe Fire Department Chief; slouderkirk@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026 Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026 Governing Body: 09/30/2026 CONSIDERACIÓN DE LA RESOLUCIÓN N.º 2026-__. (Concejala Pilar Faulkner, Concejal Lee Garcia, Concejala Amanda Chavez, Alcalde Michael Garcia, Concejal Jamie Cassutt) Una Resolución que Afirma el Compromiso de la Ciudad de Santa Fe con las Resoluciones Anteriores que Apoyan a las Comunidades Inmigrantes en Santa Fe y Reconoce las Funciones de los Departamentos de Policía y Bomberos de la Ciudad; que Alienta a Todos los Residentes, Independientemente de su Estatus Migratorio, a Confiar en las Fuerzas del Orden y los Servicios de Emergencia; y que Alienta a Todos los Miembros y Líderes de la Comunidad a Verificar la Información sobre Seguridad Pública. (Scott Ouderkirk, Jefe del Departamento de Bomberos de Santa Fe; slouderkirk@santafenm.gov)Revisión por Comités: Órgano de Gobierno (Presentación): 09/09/2026 Comité de Inmigración: 14/09/2026 Comité de Calidad de Vida: 23/09/2026 Órgano de Gobierno: 30/09/2026
Date: August 31, 2026 To: Governing Body, Quality of Life Committee From: Scott Ouderkirk, Santa Fire Department Chief Via: Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager RE: Supporting Community Trust of Public Safety EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The attached resolution affirms the City of Santa Fe’s (“City”) commitment to past resolutions supporting immigrant communities in Santa Fe and declares support for the City of Santa Fe’s police and Fire departments as they provide the services reflecting the policies established by these resolutions. The past resolutions noted in this legislation are Resolution Nos. 1985-129, 1999-06, 2014-82, and 2017-19. Each of these resolutions establishes the City’s history of upholding the public policy position of welcoming and supporting immigrant communities. In addition to this broad policy stance, Resolution Nos. 1985-129, 1999-06, and 2017-19 specify ways the City operationalizes non-discrimination and inclusive policies toward Santa Fe’s residents. This includes Resolution No. 1985-129’s declaration that “no municipal resources will be used to identify or apprehend any non-citizen resident on the sole basis of immigration status, unless otherwise lawfully required to do so” and Resolution No. 1999-06’s position that “no municipal resources will be used to identify or apprehend any non-citizen resident on the sole basis of immigration status, unless otherwise lawfully required to do so.” Further, the resolution encourages all residents to use public safety resources for the enforcement of laws and for rendering emergency medical care. Last, the resolution asks residents to fact check information regarding the operations of federal immigration agents in Santa Fe before sharing broadly in order to prevent the spread of misinformation in Santa Fe’s Community. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Fiscal Impact ReportSCOTT OUDERKIRKBM BM