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RESOLUTION NO. Ze2gcli <br /> 1 <br /> 2 A RESOLUTION supporting legislation that would prohibit convicted <br /> 3 felons from carrying concealed weapons. <br /> 4 WHEREAS, Washington State law allows persons who have been convicted of <br /> 5 certain felony offenses to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapons; and <br /> 6 WHEREAS, Washington State law allows persons who have been convicted of <br /> 7 unlawfully displaying a firearm in a manner that manifests intent to <br /> 8 intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons, <br /> 9 to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon; and <br /> 10 WHEREAS, Washington State law preempts cities, towns and counties from <br /> 11 enacting any law or ordinance relating to firearms that is more restrictive <br /> 12 than state law; and <br /> 13 WHEREAS, the safety of citizens and law enforcement officials alike is <br /> 14 of paramount concern; <br /> 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> 16 EVERETT: <br /> 17 The City of Everett supports legislation that would prohibit the <br /> 18 issuance of a license to carry a concealed weapon to a person who has been <br /> 19 convicted of any felony offense or who has been convicted of unlawful <br /> 20 display of a firearm. <br /> 21 6 //aa4 <br /> 22 <br /> Councilmember Int oducin, Resolution <br /> 23 <br /> 24 D and APPROVED this u dayof 1990. <br /> CASSE �I <br /> 25 ' � <br /> 7i <br /> 26 C: .ent <br /> 27 <br /> 28 (0081 ) <br /> 29 <br /> 30 <br /> 31 <br /> 32 <br />