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Has there been communication between OMB and MOIA about creating a full agency for immigrant affairs?

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There has been no communication between OMB and MOIA regarding the creation of a full agency for immigrant affairs since Manuel Castro joined the administration.

Alexa Avilés

1:43:59

In terms of The asylum seeker crisis has shown the constant need for the city to step up and deliver for immigrant community.

1:44:08

And funding for immigrant services is housed under so many agencies as we've discussed, which makes it really challenging for counsel to capture.

1:44:17

The overall investment in immigrant services.

1:44:21

Has there been any communication between ONB and Moya on creating a full agency for immigrant affairs.

1:44:30

I guess we're pivoting to you.

Manuel Castro

1:44:34

No.

1:44:34

There hasn't been.

1:44:35

Not not since I joined the administration.

Alexa Avilés

1:44:40

Can I ask why not?

Manuel Castro

1:44:44

I I believe yeah.

1:44:47

No.

1:44:47

I don't have a reason for for that.

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