CAMANCHE —
With Second Amendment issues at the forefront following the Sandy Hook shooting, the Camanche City Council discussed the hot topic at a meeting last week.
They considered a resolution expressing opposition to efforts by any level of government to establish a policy that will encroach upon the rights bestowed upon U.S. citizens by the Second Amendment.
“We need to send a message to the government above us that they are hurting one of the simplest amendments,” Councilman Paul Varner said.
The resolution was brought forward by Councilman Gary Kampe, who said he had been confronted by numerous people regarding the issue. Councilmen were in agreement that it is not the right time to address the issue and decided to table the resolution.
“This is a hot topic right now, so I think we should hold this for a bit,” Councilman Greg Nelson said.
“How long do we wait?” Varner responded. “Until the next shooting? We need to send a message that enough is enough.”
City Attorney Tom Lonergan recommended discussing the resolution again in 30 days.
“I’m not trying to stir up a hornet’s nest,” Kampe said. “I’m just trying to keep what this country has.”
Other actions
• The Council approved the appointment of Dan Solchenberger from Shive-Hattery Inc. as City Engineer for a two-year term.
• The Council approved a road maintenance agreement between the cities of Clinton and Camanche providing for resurfacing.
• The Council accepted the resignation of Tom Powell as building inspector effective May 1. The fire department will take on the responsibilities of the position, saving the city $12,000.
Local News
February 18, 2013
2nd Amendment resolution tabled in Camanche
- Local News
-
- YWCA pushes forward with shelter CLINTON — The Clinton YWCA will no longer receive government funding for its domestic violence and sexual assault resource center, but Executive Director Lori Freudenberg said her organization was prepared and will continue to offer services for vict
- No Headline Provided Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 26 16 .619 -- Boston 25 17 .595 1 Baltimore 23 18 .561 2½ Tampa Bay 21 20 .512 4½ Toronto 17 25 .405 9 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 23 17 .575 -- Detroit 23 17 .575 -- Kansas City
-
Planning for the future
CLINTON -- No Kohl's. No casino. No development in the Lyons Tech Park. Less tax revenue. More blight. That's what Clinton officials say the city would have if they hadn't used tax increment financing to attract development. Tax increment fina
- No Headline Provided Baseball NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 23 18 .561 -- Washington 22 19 .537 1 Philadelphia 20 22 .476 3½ New York 16 23 .410 6 Miami 11 31 .262 12½ Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 27 14 .659 -- Cincinnati 25 17 .595 2½ Pitts
-
Clinton law enforcement honored
CLINTON — Members of the Clinton Police Department and Clinton County Sheriff's Office commemorated National Police Week with an awards ceremony and a memorial ceremony to honor those who protect the community.
-
2 finalists named for city administrator
CLINTON — Two finalists have been selected in the search for Clinton's next city administrator: Clinton Finance Director and interim City Administrator Jessica Kinser and Joliet, Ill., Assistant City Manager Benjamin Benson.
-
Jail escapee pleads guilty
CLINTON -- A man who escaped from the Clinton County jail on April 6 will spend as much as 10 years in prison. Kendrell Keith, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to the escape and the second-degree theft charge that put him in jail.
-
Council targets late bills
CLINTON - Business owners won't be able to dodge sewer bills while staying in operation under an ordinance amendment that was approved by City Council members Tuesday.
-
Trying to find a family member
CLINTON — Jean King's heart aches for a daughter she never knew. Christmas time especially brings sorrow and speculation about the daughter she gave up for adoption 36 years ago. "I wonder what she's doing. I wonder if she's successful. I wonder how
- Council explores new solid-waste system CLINTON -- City officials are considering paying the Minnesota firm that evaluated the solid waste system $17,000 to help in the search for a solid-waste service provider. The $17,000 would be paid to Springsted in order for the firm to assemble a r
- More Local News Headlines
