Racist, and proud of it.

Although the city says the law was aimed narrowly at dealing with overcrowded housing, Vice Mayor Harry “Hal” Parrish said earlier this month that the law also was aimed at addressing illegal immigration and the problems the city associates with it — including parking, garbage issues and tight school budgets.

“I know there’s frustration out in the community from the people we talk to, our citizens, and largely they believe, as do I, that the federal government hasn’t followed through with enforcing its [immigration] laws . . .,” he said. “And we’re trying our best to deal with it.”

Whatever the intent, city officials say the new ordinance, which is enforced when complaints are received, is so far overwhelmingly affecting the city’s growing Latino population.

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