I hate responding in social media, but sometimes one is compelled to do so.
The City of McAllen is in the best financial position ever, the third safest city in the USA, provides the best services in the RGV, and I would venture to say the best in the state of Texas.
Our economy is strong and we are the most affordable city in the USA (and we don’t do the ranking), ninth best in the country for small business, and the accolades continue. We have done this by doing what we do best, concentrate on municipal issues. We are a strong McAllen!
Now let’s discuss immigration. Let’s think. When was the last time you saw federal agents paving our streets, fixing our sewer lines, or drainage, or parks? I know you haven’t, and why? Because they don’t do that. Just like they don’t do that, we do not have jurisdiction of the federal issue of immigration.
Will we enforce the law? The answer is, hell, yes. Why do you think we were the third safest city in the country? Will we assist federal agents if asked? Will we will hold undocumented individuals if they have a detainer or warrant? Will we make and keep our city safe? The answer once again is a resounding yes!
The city does not stand in the way of immigration officials in their official duties. It’s laughable to say that McAllen is a sanctuary city.
So, I ask that instead of protesting and annoying drivers, instead of spewing rhetorical hate towards immigrants, illegal, or not, come together as a country and demand that our immigration system be fixed, that our borders be secured, and our natural security be strong.
Demand that labor be readily available from other countries to keep our economy strong, and our families fed. Of course, when lawfully done.
At the end, call me Republican, RINO, Democrat in disguise, or whatever you want to call me, but I will continue to serve our great city to the best of my ability without regard to political affiliation, and always with McAllen’s best interest at heart.
I stand to serve.
#I❤️MCALLEN
Editor’s Note: The above commentary was posted on social media by McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos in response to criticism that his city is not doing enough to help President Trump’s efforts to round up and deport undocumented immigrants.
