County Executive Agard Rejects Trump Administration’s Attack on Local Communities

May 30, 2025
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County Executive

MADISON— County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement after Dane County was included on the DHS list of sanctuary communities that was released last night:

 

“Dane County is the fastest growing county in Wisconsin in large part because of who we are: a community that is welcoming and cares for one another. Our diversity is our strength and I will continue to celebrate our immigrant community. We deny any connotation that our Dane County government is out of compliance with federal statutes. It is appalling that the Trump Administration is threatening to cut funding and support for the 600,000 residents who call Dane County home without merit. Our community deserves leadership that stands up for them to protect their health, safety, and livelihood.”