HomeMy WebLinkAbout23. 19-536 SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 19-516 19-536 PENDING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 4-2P LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE ACTION AT THE STATE AND
FEDERAL LEVEL TO ADDRESS INCIDENTS OF MASS
VIOLENCE AND GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
INITATED BY: MAYOR PALMERI
WHEREAS, gun deaths, including at least 250 incidents of mass violence since
January 1, 2019, have become an epidemic in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Oshkosh is home to over 66,000 persons, three large high schools, as
well as middle and elementary schools and hosts numerous large public events; and
WHEREAS, Oshkosh has experienced incidents of gun violence and credible
threats of violence to the public and schools; and
WHEREAS, citizens and students have called for reasonable regulations to
address gun violence and to increase public safety; and
WHEREAS, citizens, municipalities and local first responders need assistance and
additional resources to deal with this public health crisis; and
WHEREAS, groups including the League of Women Voters, U. S. conference of
Mayors and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities have joined in efforts to urge
legislators to recognize the need to act with regard to these issues; and
WHEREAS,there is bipartisan support for sensible measures related to gun safety;
and
WHEREAS, virtually all gun safety regulation is within the purview of the State
and Federal Government.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 19-516 19-536 PENDING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the City of Oshkosh adds its support to the US Conference of Mayors,
League of Women Voters, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Oshkosh citizens and
students and joins them in their call for reasonable gun safety legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council calls on its local legislators
at the State and Federal levels to sponsor and support sensible gun safety legislation,
including universal background checks; "red flag" laws; risk protection orders;
reasonable waiting periods; uniform concealed carry regulations; and increased funding
for awareness and treatment of mental health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate city staff are hereby directed to
provide a copy of this resolution to state and federal representatives serving the City of
Oshkosh.