HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Holyoke City Council voted 7 to 6 on Tuesday night to 'leave to withdraw' a resolution that would have reaffirmed the city's non-sanctuary status.

The resolution, introduced by Councilors Kevin Jourdain and Linda Vacon, aimed to counter a federal classification of Holyoke as a sanctuary city, which could jeopardize millions in federal funding.

"With this administration, nothing is guaranteed, and so for us to invite a federal agency into our community to tell us how to do things, that is not a great use of our time," said Holyoke City Council President Tessa R. Murphy-Romboletti.

Councilor Kevin Jourdain expressed concern, stating, "Tuesday's council vote undermines public safety, subjects the city to added federal scrutiny, and will put millions of dollars o

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