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On the minus side:After several hours of hearing citizens’ comments at Thursday's council meeting, city leaders voted to reject two resolutions aimed at disallowing concealed and open carry during council meetings. The two resolutions were presented by Councilwoman Latrelle Joy, and both failed by a vote of 5-2.
On the nonsense side:City Manager James Loomis’ protocol requires city employees with a concealed handgun license wishing to carry at work or in their city-owned vehicle to fill out an application for approval. Robertson’s resolution to do away with that requirement failed 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt also voting for it.
Robertson said prior to the vote that several city employees have reached out to him encouraging his action, especially from the fire and utility department. He said his concerns are putting their employees at a disadvantage
Councilman Floyd Price voted with Joy for the resolutions, saying several times during public comments that it’s not correct to assume all CHL holders are peaceful, and a chamber full of people openly carrying handguns could cause confusion for the police officer who’s paid for protection.