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What:
Laws and Rules Committee
Where:
Kingston City Hall 420 Broadway Kingston, NY
Council Chambers
When:
Tuesday, April 19th 2016
Sign-up to speak at 6:45pm.
Public Comment starts at 7:00pm
Why:
The Kingston Common Council Laws and Rules Committee will start the discussion on amending the City of Kingston’s Firearms Law (Section 223-3) that prohibits the discharge of guns within the City limits for any purposes other than self-defense or the discharge of official duties. Those members of committee who are in favor of an amendment are likely to want to include “Indoor Shooting Ranges” as a new condition, in light of a proposal to create
a Shooting Range and Gun Shop on Prince Street in Midtown, Kingston.
Please arrive at 6:45pm to sign-up to speak. Public comment will begin at 7:00pm.
Residents should prepare a statement in advance that includes stating their name, where they are from and be no more than 3 minutes in length. Please show respect to your fellow neighbors and elected officials this evening.
If you are a Kingston resident, consider calling your elected officials beforehand to share your opinions, concerns, etc.
LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE
Lynn Eckert, Ward 1 Alderwoman and Committee Chair
(845) 392-3205
Deb Brown, Ward 9 Alderwoman
(845) 338-0763
Maryann Mills, Ward 7 Alderwoman
(845) 331-7682
Bill Carey, Ward 5 Alderman and Majority Leader
(845) 339-1361
Doug Koop, Ward 2 Alderman
(845) 706-5053
COUNCIL NOTABLES ON THE SUBJECT
Jim Noble, President common council
(845) 331-4696
Nina Dawson, Ward 4 Alderwoman
(845) 616-8592
If you do not see your ward noted here, please visit this LINK for more information.
Additional Reading from KingstonCitizens.org
On Process and Transparency: The Proposed Shooting Range in Midtown Kingston
Is Proposed Shooting Range in Midtown Kingston Illegal Under City Code?