The Hood River City Council approved having City Manager Abigail Elder issue a declaration of emergency due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the community.  Councilors also asked Elder to prepare information on declaring Hood River to be a sanctuary city, and what can be done to provide more public resources to deal with ICE activities.  The emergency declaration will allow for the City to provide financial resources to community partners working with immigrant families.  Councilor Gladys Rivera said the City has a responsibility to attempt to uphold the rule of law, and needs to develop a tool kit to respond.  Mayor Paul Blackburn did express concern about making Hood River a sanctuary city, noting it could bring more attention from the federal government.  Elder said she would present more information on that topic and other potential actions at the Council’s next meeting on January 5.