HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08021994 - 95-405 S- 1
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Recommending )
a Countywide Advisory Measure on )
the November 8, 1994 Ballot Asking )
For Strict Regulation of All Handguns )
and a Ban of All Assault Weapons ) Resolution No. 94/ 405
WHEREAS, handguns and assault weapons are manufactured and used for
the purpose of killing and injuring people; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County citizens have great concerns about the
safety of our community in light of the proliferation of these weapons in our
neighborhoods, schools, and business districts; and
WHEREAS, citizens have had few opportunities to express their concerns
to state lawmakers on the subject of firearms;
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths due to handguns and assault weapons are
the foremost preventable public health crises in Contra Costa County:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors-of
Contra Costa County that it supports a countywide advisory measure on the
November, 1994 ballot which reads: Shall the State of California strictly regulate
the sale and possession of all handguns and ban the sale, manufacture,
transportation and possession of all assault weapons?
Introduced by Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of those
Tom Powers, Supervisors present on 'August 2, 1994.
First District Supervisor
and Board Chairman I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By:
Deputy Clerk
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