HUDSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE CRAIG GUY AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE 

ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES IN HUDSON COUNTY

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy issued an executive order establishing the Safe Communities Committee, a group which will develop policies and protocols regarding federal immigration practices, ensuring that all county offices operate with a unified approach to community outreach and information sharing. The Committee will include Hudson County elected officials; staff from the Hudson County Executive’s Office; leadership from the county’s Health and Human Services and Family Services and Reintegration Departments; attorneys from the county’s Law Department; county administrative officials; representatives from the Hudson County Schools of Technology, and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.

“With recent events in Hudson County, we have seen federal immigration authorities sow fear and create discord in our community with their aggressive enforcement tactics. Hudson County’s strength comes from our diversity, and we in county government must come together to make sure these ideals are protected,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “This executive order will create enhanced lines of communication throughout Hudson County government, align strategies across offices, and develop policy recommendations that will ensure Hudson County is a safe, welcoming community for all.”

In January, County Executive Guy signed an executive order banning federal immigration authorities from county-owned property. On February 4, the Hudson County Schools of Technology announced protocols if federal immigration authorities attempt to enter the schools.

In addition to the Safe Communities Committee executive order, the Hudson County Board of Commissioners introduced a resolution creating a task force consisting of county commissioners, representatives from the County Executive’s Office, leadership from immigrants’ rights groups, and Hudson County residents. The task force will establish a clear line of communication between county government, residents, and immigrant advocacy organizations.

To view the Executive Order, click here.