In December 2005, former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory created the Mayor's Immigration Study Commission.  It included 28 community leaders who were knowledgeable in immigration issues or had access to immigration information and data.  The Mayor's impetus in creating the Study Commission was two-fold: the Mayor's appointment to the Homeland Security Advisory Council and his interest in helping the Charlotte community and region have a better understanding of the growing immigration issues facing the community and nation.

 

Alan Gordon, a Board Certified Immigration Specialist, with 30-years legal practice in Charlotte, chaired the Commission.

 

Following is the Final Report of the Commission's Study. It has been divided to facilitate easier internet access. You may also access the full report in pdf format if preferred.

 

 

- Executive Summary
- Mayor's Immigration Study Commission Charge
- Mayor's Immigration Study Commission Members
- Study Areas and Methodology
- Introduction
- Legal Immigration
- Obtaining Legal Status
- Cities Conflicted Over Immigration
- Public Safety
- Public Safety Recommendations
- Economic Development & Workforce
- Economic Development & Workforce Recommendations
- Education
- Education Recommendations
- Healthcare
- Healthcare Recommendations
- General Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Sources Cited

 

 

Final Report (.pdf format)

Power Point Presentation
(.pdf format)