Alameda County Together For All Ad Hoc Committee Special Meeting
The committee convened to receive a report and recommendations regarding the establishment of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). The presentation outlined a methodology that included peer jurisdiction comparisons, stakeholder interviews, and community focus groups to define the office's mission, structure, and functions. Key topics discussed included the need for an integrated, non-fragmented service model, the prioritization of legal services and language access, and the transition of existing emergency-response support into a sustainable, long-term county office. The committee also acknowledged recent board actions, such as the resolution opposing the reopening of the Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, and discussed the ongoing county budgeting process.