Title
Special Recognition - Olympia March for Our Lives Organizers and Approval of a Resolution for Common Sense Gun Safety
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize the student organizers of the Olympia March for Our Lives, and move to approve the resolution for Commons Sense Gun Safety.
Report
Issue:
Whether recognize the student organizers for the Olympia March for Our Lives, and approve a resolution for Commons Sense Gun Safety.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, (360) 753-8244
Presenter(s):
Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones
Background and Analysis:
On Saturday March 24, approximately 4,500 people gathered on the State Capitol steps and marched down Capitol Way, ending at Sylvester Park, in a demonstration against gun violence and school shootings. The event, organized locally by students Caroline Arnis and Aurora Strauss-Reeves, was one of many taking place across the Country to coincide with a similar student led event in Washington D.C.
The Resolution for Common Sense Gun Safety discusses the Olympia City Council’s support of sensible gun safety legislation to protect students and all local people. It also requests that the City Manager send a letter and an email to each member of our State legislative delegation with a copy of the Resolution; ensures the request is included in the City’s Legislative agenda for 2019 and direct staff to do all that is necessary to ensure this Resolution is accurately conveyed to our state legislators with adequate time to submit and consider appropriate legislation.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
• Recognize the student organizers of the March for Our Lives and pass the Resolution for Common Sense Gun Safety
• Do not recognize the student organizers of the March for Our Lives or pass the Resolution for Common Sense Gun Safety
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution