“Residents from another midwestern town, this time in Indiana, say city resources are being strained and their children put last due to a sudden influx of migrants from Haiti.
Thousands of new migrants, hailing mostly from Haiti, are now living in Logansport, Indiana, a town with a population of just 18,000. Though local officials say they have not been given any answers on just how many migrants have moved in, estimates range from 3,000 to 5,000 Haitians. The surrounding areas have seen an influx as well, with an estimated 11,000 new migrants county-wide.
Logansport Mayor Chris Martin has said that there are “assimilation issues” related to culture, according to a report from the New York Post.”

SNIP Local frustration grows over false information about immigrant community

Mayor Chris Martin opened Wednesday’s board of works meeting with a statement addressing the many rumors swirling around the city on social media in regard to fast-spreading misinformation concerning immigrants.

“The rumors recently spread through social media are disappointing,” the mayor began. “It’s disappointing that we must address the rumors due to the belief of a social media ‘satire’ page. This is slowing down local government from solving concerns and challenges.”

Martin addressed several points including that the federal or state government has not asked the city to house a minority group, no local government money has been directed to one minority group in the community and local government officers didn’t bring anyone into the city nor do they have the power in removing anyone from the community.

“The circumstances are being misrepresented and we are gathering data, talking with community leaders, state officials and are in contact with the governor’s office,” he said.

Martin said he would formally ask the federal government to assist the community. After the meeting, he clarified the city would ask for financial aid to help any local programs that may be overtaxed. SNIP

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