Evan Vezmar is a contributing news writer. He is a first-year studying International Relations and French & Francophone Cultural Studies, and you can reach him at evan.vezmar@tufts.edu.
The Medford City Council passed a Welcoming City Ordinance on Jan. 14 with a 6–1 vote to establish Medford as a sanctuary city for immigrants and to ensure the Medford Police Department continues its policy of non-involvement with federal immigration enforcement.
Local election results in Medford and Somerville show a largely successful campaign for proponents of the ballot questions in both municipalities. Voters in Somerville approved Question 6, which will increase the surcharge on the Community Preservation Act from 1.5% to 3%.
After over two years of discussion, a room in West Hall will be opened within the next few weeks as a community space for Southwest Asian and North African students to study and socialize.
