MARIN VOICE: E-VERIFY BAD POLICY FOR NOVATO
Marin I.J., June 22, 2010

"Tonight, the Novato City Council will make an important decision; whether to adopt an E-Verify initiative, go to a vote in 2011, or reject the ordinance due to legal issues.  This decision has been forced on them by residents angry at the federal government for not adequately addressing immigration.  It would force Novato to take on a task that will burden our businesses with increased costs and complexity at a time when they are struggling.  It would cost the city tax dollars through loss of businesses, increased staff work and enforcement it cannot afford -- and, I believe, impact Novato's reputation..."  Read on...