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The city of San Francisco began this week to allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to register for the November elections to the city's school board
. the right to vote in school board elections of non-US citizens over the age of 18 living in San Francisco and having children under the age of 19, reported the San Francisco Chronicle
. but after the first two attempts failed.
"It's uncomplicated legislation," said Hillary Ronen, of the city's Supervisory Board, to the publication. "Why would not we want our parents to invest in the education of their children?"
"It's a clear legislation … Why would not we want our parents to invest in the education of their children?"
"As a parent and former member of the SF Board of Education, it is essential that the voices of all parents be at the table, especially those who have seen themselves historically. denying a voice in the process "We want to give immigrants the right to vote," said supervisor Norman Yee at KGO
A similar initiative to give limited voting rights would also have been approved in Chicago and several cities. Maryland and Massachusetts
But other residents of San Francisco express dismay at the eligibility of non-citizens for certain elections
"The reason I voted against is that I think the right to vote is alo "The reason I voted against is that I think the right to vote is something that goes hand in hand with citizenship – and should be."
Some supporters of the measure, though celebrating, have also expressed reservations about the fact that it could be used by the federal government to crack down on illegal immigrants. 19659003] "The victory is that San Franciscans voted for it, and in the face of what is going on at the national level, we are strong … But there is also a risk: As San Franciscans, we have therefore set aside a fund to ensure that these immigrant communities are fully educated about their rights, but also about their risks at this time and place in our country, "she said. specify whether the register of non-citizens can be hidden from federal records, as ballots are considered public information.
"I think that in the present case in particular, which is very risky, it is that we do not know where this president will go," she added. Are there any risks? Absolutely, but frankly, we all have risks with the Trump administration. "
The measure granting non-citizens the right to vote will expire in 2020, but may be renewed by the Board of Supervisors, according to reports. 19659019] Lukas Mikelionis is a reporter for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @LukasMikelionis .
