St. Petersburg City Council rejects symbolic measures to address gun violence (Florida)

[shadowrider]

ST. PETERSBURG — When it comes to discussing ways to make it harder for criminals to use guns on city streets, Mayor Bill Foster is out to lunch.

Literally.

At least that was the case Thursday when the City Council considered symbolic actions to promote a ban on assault weapons and support for a national coalition against gun violence. And although much of the debate hinged on Foster's reluctance to join an initiative promoting stricter gun control, the mayor skipped the meeting to lunch with his wife, council member Karl Nurse said.

"I would have preferred that he would have been there," said Nurse, who had asked the council to urge Foster to sign onto the Mayors Against Illegal Guns initiative, founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

After a spirited debate, the council ultimately rejected Nurse's request, along with another gun-related proposal from Steve Kornell, who wanted the council to advocate state and federal governments to renew the ban on assault weapons.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/st-petersburg-city-council-rejects-symbolic-measures-to-address-gun/1173263

It's only "symbolic" until someone actually gets arrested due to this "symbolic" gesture/law.

[PavePusher]

1. Sounds like the mayor gave the proposal due thought and consideration...

and decided to actually do something important. Good for him.

[Kolesar]

2. He was lobbied by Mayors for Illegal Guns...eom

[gejohnston]

3. who most likely has fewer felons in their membership than

MAIG. http://www.stopillegalmayors.com/

Seriously, some stupid city ord. is going to do anything about guns on the "streets". It will only affect guns in safes and closets in the homes of people who contribute rather than prey.