Earlier this week. Of course, branstand one of more than 30 governors saying they uld close ththr border to syrian refugees. Many of those governors worried that a terrorist could slip through the cracks, as Obamas Administration is working to bring ten thousand refugees to america. In swisher, taylor says he understands the security concerns, but thinks therea better way to approach the situation. christopher taylor, swisher mayor for me, it was really a standpoint of fear and suspicion, or from a standpoint of wcoming folks in, and it seems like the latter is the iowa way. Swisher says the move to accept those refugees has been well ceived so far, but admits hes been a bit overwhelmed by Media Attention to hear too much from his town. Swisher had much more to say about this issueincluding why the Holiday Season is a perfect time for a gesture like this. Hear that and more on the kwwl news at six. Weve got you covered live in swisher, brad hason. Kwwl news. Taylor certainly not alone
Friday evening, and lasting through early saturday a local mayor going against governor branad, saying he will welcome Syrian Refugees into his town. Swishers mayor, christopher taylor, signing a proclamation that says in part, swisher continues to welcome all visitors and prospective residents, regardless of National Origin or refugee status. Kwwls brad hanson getting a chance to speak with taylor today. He joins us live now from swisher. Brad. Taylor says he made thths proclamation directly in response to governor branstads comments earlier this week, saying he would shut down iowas borders to Syrian Refugees. Branstad and 30 other governors this week saying they wanted to keep Syrian Refugees out of their statesthis after obama saying he wants to bring in thousands of those refugees. Ma worried a terrorist could slip through the cracks. T taylor says that while he understands the Security Issues compassion. christopher taylor, swisher mayor 15 its getting to get that time of year wh