"When you really think about it, who really costs us money? The children," Vita told her local representatives. She emphasized the burden refugee children place on resources by enrolling in schools without paying taxes.
"We are asking for a pause until our county taxpayers are informed of the overall net cost of resettling refugees in our county," she said, highlighting concerns over fiscal accountability.
"There is no transparency, no transparency in the current refugee resettlement process," she added, insisting on the need for clearer information around the financial implications for local governments.
Vita noted her unique position as the only person of color among a crowd opposing refugee resettlement, realizing that her voice was crucial in the debate.
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