HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 18-011 Reaffirming the City of Saratoga's commitment to communitywide firearm safetyRESOLUTION NO. 18-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
COMMUNITYWIDE FIREARM SAFETY
WHEREAS, Saratoga is a diverse city represented by a multitude of cultures, faiths, and
beliefs, with a shared desire for a safe community that is free of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control data, there are
more than 12,700 homicides every year as a result of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, on average, 7 children and teenagers are killed by guns every day in the
United States, including unintentional shootings; and
WHEREAS, an average of 50 women are shot to death by their partners each month; and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of firearm related deaths in the United States are
suicides; and
WHEREAS, recent mass shootings have resulted in a call to action to enact policies and
legislation that prevent the senseless loss of life as a result of guns; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life due to firearm violence or accidents is tragic and
preventable; and
WHEREAS, each person is entitled to live a life free from fear of violence or assault in
all forms; and
WHEREAS, the State of California received an A grade in the Giffords Law Center
Annual Gun Law Scorecard due to the State's regulations regarding firearms; and
WHEREAS, through the right balance of policies and programs, firearm deaths can be
reduced.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby reaffirm its commitment to the safety of Saratoga's residents and expresses its desire to
eliminate firearm deaths in the City of Saratoga. The City Council further encourages and
supports sensible, collaborative strategies that seek to prevent firearm violence while maintaining
the safety, security, and rights of individuals.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 21st day of March 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Vice Mayor E. Manny Cappello, Council Members
Howard A. Miller, Emily Lo, Rishi Kumar
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Nora Pimentel, MMC
City Clerk
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