During a recent government meeting, a heated discussion emerged regarding the city's involvement with the organization Welcoming America, which has been linked to funding from George Soros' Open Society. A commissioner expressed concerns about the transparency of the city's relationship with this network, questioning the rationale behind continuing support for a resolution that may not be yielding results.

The commissioner urged fellow members to publicly state their positions on potentially rescinding the resolution, highlighting a perceived lack of accountability in the city's funding requests, particularly in light of recent media appearances by city officials. The commissioner drew parallels to the mayor of New York City, who openly identified as a welcoming city while seeking federal funds, suggesting that similar transparency is lacking in their own city's dealings.

Richard Jordan, another participant in the meeting, indicated that responses to these concerns would be provided following public comments, signaling that the discussion around immigration and the city's policies would continue to be a focal point in future meetings. The dialogue reflects ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and the implications of external funding sources on local governance.