HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1409 - Supporting legislation that would prohibit convicted felons from carrying concealed weaponsCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.1"'09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE SUPPORTING
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PROHIBIT CONVICTED FELONS
FROM CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS.
WHEREAS,Washington State law allows persons who have
been convicted of certain felony offenses to obtain a license to
carry a concealed weapon;and
WHEREAS,Washington State law allows persons who have
ben convicted of unlawfully displaying a firearm in a manner that
manifests intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for
the safety of other persons,to obtain a license to carry a
concealed weapon;and
WHEREAS,Washington State law preempts cities,towns,
and counties from enacting any law or ordinance relating to
firearms that is more restrictive than state law;and
WHEREAS,the safety of citizens and law enforcement
officials alike is of paramount concern;NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MARYSVILLE:
The City of Marysville supports legislation that would
prohibit the issuance of a license to carry a concealed weapon to
a person who has been convicted of any felony offense or who has
been convicted of unlawful display of a firearm.
<tL.ADOPTED
this S day of
b~the city council and APPROVED by the Mayor
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THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: