Emerging Issues: Immigration

Immigration -- A Heritage that Makes the U.S. Different, at a Standstill to Fix What's Broken

Countries with maturing demographics, like the United States, Japan and China, are at risk of long term decline from low birth rates. The U.S. stands alone in its economic resilience coming out of Covid and immigration is a key differentiating factor. Both political parties acknowledge the economic need for immigration, but this topic has become weaponized for political gain at a time when bipartisan agreement is most needed. A southern border reality no one wants -- the facts, the misinformation and the fear mongering. Click here for a video preview of the topic.

Guest Speaker: Natalie El-Deiry is the director of immigration and New American integration at the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. In this role, she works to improve the lives of immigrants, strengthen Utah communities, and promote economic mobility and social inclusion for New Americans. She also works to foster collaboration between organizations, businesses, and communities. Before she joined the Economic Opportunity office, she served as the executive director for the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake and Missoula offices, serving over 2,500 refugees and immigrants annually. El-Deiry’s passion for advancing opportunities for New Americans is rooted in her lived experience as the daughter of immigrants from Mexico.

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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!  Registration will open at 8am on August 5 on this same webpage.  All participants must have an active Summit County Library card.  Library cards are free for Summit County residents/employees and $25/year for nonresidents. Class size is limited to 30 participants, first come first served.

All classes will be held in the Auditorium of the Kimball Junction Branch Library. Please contact Murph at smurphy@summitcounty.org or 435-336-3069 if you have any questions.