Survey says Jackson residents back foreign workers

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM MST

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM MST

JACKSON, WYOMING - A survey shows Jackson residents support immigration and integration efforts in the northwest Wyoming community.

Results of the survey conducted last November cull opinions of issues related to immigration from 1,120 respondents who filled out questionnaires.

Fifty-three percent of respondents said they were pro-immigrant, 34% said they were neutral and 13% said they were anti-immigration.

Fifty-seven percent indicated they support efforts to improve integration in Jackson while 23% said they don't support such efforts.

The survey was commissioned by the town of Jackson and Teton County.

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