Burleigh County Commission vote to allow refugee resettlement in 3-2 decision

[Saviolo]

Dunno if this has quite enough national interest for Late Breaking News, but here's some information:

https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Public-hearing-held-on-Burleigh-County-refugee-resettlement-566003181.html

Burleigh County commissioners vote to allow refugee resettlement with a cap of 25 for next year after a four hour hearing.

Both sides of the issue voiced opinions and addressed the commissioners.

Commissioners include Brian Bitner, Jerry Woodcox, Mark Armstrong, Kathleen Jones and Jim Peluso.

Peluso and Bitner voted no.

The option surfaced after President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing local governments to make their own decisions.

Cass County recently voted to accept refugees.

And a tweet from a friend of mine who was actually at the meeting:

Link to tweet

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Tempe O'Kun
@TempoWrites

Heck yes, Bismarck! So proud of you!

300 proud Americans vs. only ~10 nervous Trumpers (who mostly huddled around me because of my giant cowboy hat—uff da!) The final vote came through to thunderous applause, howls, and chants of "USA! USA!" #ndpol

https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Public-hearing-held-on-Burleigh-County-refugee-resettlement-566003181.html