Mayor's Stance on ICE and National Attention
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is determined to lead her town without fear, amidst a national spotlight.
“God is not going to let us go down like this.”
During a service, Thompson repeated "We're going to be all right" in response to concerns about the military and National Guard.
- Thompson is in her third term as mayor of the 2.2 square-mile, majority-Black village.
- The village has become a focal point for both spiritual and political battles.
Thompson's leadership is being tested after chaos erupted outside the U.S.
Author's summary: Mayor Thompson leads with courage.