Rep. Adelita Grijalva holds regular office hours in Yuma County
Skylar Heisey
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is making a point to be a visible presence in Yuma County, holding regular office hours to ensure residents know help is available and where to find it.
“I think it’s really important for us to establish that we’re going to be a presence here in this community on a regular basis,” Rep. Grijalva said. “Trying to utilize all of the staff that we have to get resources out was something that I committed to during the campaign.”
For many constituents, those services have already made a lasting impact.
One local resident said, “Adelita is constantly giving us information on immigration issues, renewing passports, and passing important updates along.”
Beyond local services, Grijalva also voiced concerns about federal immigration enforcement.
“The Department of Homeland Security’s budget is 20-30 times what it was last fiscal year,” she said. “They’re ramping up a presence and hiring a lot of people who arguably don’t have the training or background. Our local law enforcement should not be immigration enforcement.”
She noted that most communities in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District have made that commitment.
Grijalva emphasized that her office is focused on being a reliable resource for residents, a mission that is already paying off.
Office hours are held every four weeks at Somerton City Hall.