This California city is trying to welcome immigrants, they know they are needed. - - Donna Poisl
By Rowena Coetsee, Contra Costa Times
OAKLEY -- Bienvenidos. Maligayang pagdating. Hoan Nghinh. Ahlan Wa Sahlan.
The words mean the same in any language: Welcome.
And it's a message Oakley wants to make sure it conveys to its immigrant population.
To that end, the city recently formalized efforts to make foreign-born residents feel that they're a valuable part of their adopted community in a campaign it's calling "You, Me, We = Oakley."
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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