Discussion and public hearing for 2A Sanctuary Resolution on Jan. 14 at 7:00pm

Mayor, Deanna R. Reed

Vice Mayor, Sal Romero

Coucilman, Richard Baugh

Coucilman, Chris Jones

Coucilman, George Hirshmann

On January 4th, the General Assembly members representing Fairfax held an open public hearing to listen to residents requesting to make Fairfax a 2A Sanctuary.

Before they heard from their residents, two politicians had a private conversation about the residents there who were going to speak in favor of the 2nd Amendment. Only problem… their conversation was recorded.

Although the audio is difficult to hear, as the Senator stepped away from the microphone, the hot mic picked up the following, “Are you going to stick around for these 25 gun guys? THESE PEOPLE ARE CRAZY. Yeah just like little kids. DO YOU THINK THEY WILL STAY CALM? Yeah, as long as we don’t respond to them. YEAH. We will get through this.”

Here is a cleaned up version of the audio:

David W. Marsden can be emailed at district37@senate.virginia.gov. His phone is (571) 249-3037

I think you should contact Sen. Marsden and ask him to clarify his comments.

CONTACT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS

Danville City Council will meet again on Tuesday 1/7/2020 at 7 PM; A full council chamber and hall would be outstanding to show of support for this council!

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The Danville City Council Information:

Danville City Council Contact

Let’s contact Richmond City Council about becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

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Let’s get the City of Alexandria to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

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Residents of Petersburg City – please come to the City Council meeting on February 4th – 6:30pm and ask the city council members to consider adopting a sanctuary status. You don’t have to speak, but a show of support by your presence would be great.

If you plan to speak – you need to contact Clerk of Council BEFORE 12pm that day by Email: njackson@petersburg-va.org

We expect the public comment period to probably be after 8 p.m.

send them this link to VCDL’s model Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution:

VCDL Model Resolution

ACTION NEEDED – More 2A Supporters Are Needed To Pursuade A Non-Acting City Council

2nd & 4th Tuesday’s of the month @ 7pm
Show Up & Sign Up To Speak

JOIN THE FACEBOOK 2A Group

Newport News City Hall 2400 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 Phone: 757-926-8618

Meeting on January 15th at 6pm

Location:
Lane Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Albemarle County Office Building
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Click here if you’d like to speak – Sign-Up at least 3 hours before the meeting

Statement From The City of Staunton regarding Second Amendment Sanctuary City Inquiries

You may contact City Council by emailing the Clerk of Council at simmonssf@ci.staunton.va.us or by calling 540.332.3810.

LOCATION CHANGE for Public Hearing scheduled for Jan. 14
at E.C. Glass High School Auditorium – 2411 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg || 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Facebook Event for the Public Hearing (Click ‘Going’ and then show up)

900 Church Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 M-F, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 434-856-2489

Make Hopewell a 2A Sanctuary City Rally In City Council Chambers

Still asking to collect signatures on petition – the more the better 
Discussion on Jan. 14 at 6pm

Location 300 N. Main Street Hopewell, VA 23860Main Phone: (804) 541-2200

Expected to be voted upon on Jan. 6 – Meeting starts at 6pm, but the room will fill much earlier, so get there as soon as you can to get a seat.

Virginia Beach City Hall, the same location as the Dec 3rd meeting.
2401 Courthouse Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

If you want to speak, call the City Clerk at 757-385-4303

FACEBOOK EVENT FOR JANUARY 6th

Vote expected on Dec. 23

Will discuss Dec. 21 at 12pm – Parry McCluer Middle School

2039 Sycamore Avenue
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
540-261-8600

Voting on Jan. 8 at 6pm – Highland High School Gymnasium

January 6, 10:00 am

101 Chalmers Court, Berryville

Public welcome, no public comment time. Carry not restricted.

Let’s get the Town of Dumfries to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

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City of Manassas Park is separate from Prince William County.  Let’s contact them about becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

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Let’s get the City of Portsmouth to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary. Ask them to bring the issue up for a vote at their January 14 regular City Council meeting.

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Meetings start at 7 pm and are held at:

Portsmouth City Hall
801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Town Council Meeting, Tuesday, January 7

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RESOLUTION OF THE ACCOMACK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
 WHEREAS, the Accomack County Board of Supervisors has received significant input from citizens expressing serious concerns about potential gun control legislation that may be enacted by the 2020 General Assembly session  This statement is intended to respond to those citizen concerns; and
 WHEREAS, the Accomack County Board of Supervisors believes in the rule of law and supports the US Constitution including the Bill of Rights and the Second Amendment. Each member of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors has taken an oath to “support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia”.  The Accomack County Board of Supervisors takes their oath of office seriously and actively works to protect all rights guaranteed by both constitutions, including the Second Amendment; and
 WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, § 15.2-1522 provides that every elected County officer, unless otherwise provided by law, on or before the day on which his term of office begins, shall qualify by taking the oath prescribed by § 49-1; and
 WHEREAS, the Board has no legislative, regulatory, or enforcement authority related to “the purchase, possession, transfer, ownership, carrying, storage or transporting of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof,” as provided by Section 15.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and has no authority over the independent execution of the duties of the constitutional officers involved in law enforcement;

WHEREAS, the Accomack County Board of Supervisors writes laws for the county to the extent authority has been specifically granted by the General Assembly. We have limited authority to pass laws, but we will fully use our authority to protect and defend the rights of our citizens.

WHEREAS, this resolution affirms our support for the Second Amendment and sends a clear message to our legislators and all elected officials that we respect our citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA THAT: 
 As a body collective, the Board hereby affirms the Oath of Office pursuant to the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, § 49-1 committing to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon the Board to the best of its ability, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes that the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states in part that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed”; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, recognizing that certain legislative initiatives are expected to be introduced in the 2020 General Assembly, requests that as part of our legislative agenda, our State Delegate and State Senator diligently review and oppose any such legislation that may unconstitutionally restrict the 2nd Amendment rights of our county’s citizens, and

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs its staff to forward a copy of this resolution to the County’s elected representatives in the Virginia General Assembly.

Let’s contact the Lexington City Council about becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary.

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