City of Joliet Community Meeting on Immigration and Related Issues

The City of Joliet will hold a community meeting February 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church, 205 E. Jackson St. in Joliet to address concerns related to immigration and recent Executive Orders by President Trump.

 Mayor Bob O'Dekirk and members of the Joliet City Council will be in attendance, along with Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton.  
According to the City of Joliet website, Mayor O’Dekirk stated, "I have received many inquiries regarding the City and the Joliet Police Department’s obligations to enforce new Presidential Executive Orders. We think it would be best if myself, the City Council, and the Joliet Police Department meet directly with members of our community to answer any questions." 
For more information please contact the Mayor’s office at (815) 724-3700.

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