golddigger14s
Activist Member
Another Park Ban to Correct: Yelm
Short notice. Created new post from South Sound thread.
Godsdaddy:
“I saw the ubiquitous “No Weapons” provision under Y.M.C. 9.68.040 and after a little digging, here is the text of that portion of the city code:
9.68.040 Weapons and fireworks restricted. It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to carry any firearm or shoot or fire any air gun, bow and arrow, or BB gun or use any slingshot in any park without the written consent of the city council. (Ord. 908 § 2, 2009; Ord. 213 § 11(D), 1977). From http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/yelm/
The bolded/underlined portion is my edit, to highlight the portion I believe to be noncompliant with RCW 9.41.290 (preemption).
I emailed Mayor Ron Harding [ronh@ci.yelm.wa.us] this morning regarding this, and will post up the reply (when/if I get one) here. Hopefully this doesn’t turn in to another “Oak Harbor”, but if it does then the next City Council meeting(s) are February 12th (short notice) and February 26th at 6PM, held in the Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597.
I have been to that park dozens of time, and have never noticed the sign (I’m not saying it was new, I just didn’t notice it). Another gentleman that was there walking his dog commented on my OC and pointed out the sign, saying that he CC’s, but had left it in his car because he thought the sign meant he couldn’t carry. I gave him a pamphlet, pointed out RCW 9.41.290 and briefly explained preemption, and told him I would be contacting the city about the matter and encouraged him to do the same. He thanked me and we parted ways.”
golddigger14s:
Here's the agenda:
http://www.avcaptureall.com/Sessions...f-b6b7dae55ddb
Public comment limited to three minutes, and five speakers.
I should be able to make it. Strike this, my daughter has a job interview at 5:30 pm, and right now we are down to one car.
Public Safety Building AKA The Police Dept.
206 McKenzie Ave SE, Yelm WA 98597
I was working on what to say, but if anybody wants to borrow some of my sentiments feel free:
"Hi, my name is______________. I’m a retired US Army veteran. It has been brought to my attention that the parks in Yelm are posted “All Weapons Prohibited” YMC 9.68.040. This is in violation of state Preemption of cities, and municipalities passing laws that are more restrictive than state laws. The City of Seattle has already been overturned in court on this very same issue. After thorough review other cities have changed the rules for their parks as well, such as Lacey and Oak Harbor to name a couple. I am here to bring this issue to you attention so that the city of Yelm can also take action to remedy this matter in a timely fashion. As a father I try to do everything in my power to ensure not only my safety, but the safety of my children as well. Just like seatbelts, and fire extinguishers a gun is another tool in my kit to aid in that purpose."
9.68.040 Weapons and fireworks restricted.
It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to carry any firearm or shoot or fire any air gun, bow and arrow, or BB gun or use any slingshot in any park without the written consent of the city council. (Ord. 908 § 2, 2009; Ord. 213 § 11(D), 1977).
Short notice. Created new post from South Sound thread.
Godsdaddy:
“I saw the ubiquitous “No Weapons” provision under Y.M.C. 9.68.040 and after a little digging, here is the text of that portion of the city code:
9.68.040 Weapons and fireworks restricted. It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to carry any firearm or shoot or fire any air gun, bow and arrow, or BB gun or use any slingshot in any park without the written consent of the city council. (Ord. 908 § 2, 2009; Ord. 213 § 11(D), 1977). From http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/yelm/
The bolded/underlined portion is my edit, to highlight the portion I believe to be noncompliant with RCW 9.41.290 (preemption).
I emailed Mayor Ron Harding [ronh@ci.yelm.wa.us] this morning regarding this, and will post up the reply (when/if I get one) here. Hopefully this doesn’t turn in to another “Oak Harbor”, but if it does then the next City Council meeting(s) are February 12th (short notice) and February 26th at 6PM, held in the Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597.
I have been to that park dozens of time, and have never noticed the sign (I’m not saying it was new, I just didn’t notice it). Another gentleman that was there walking his dog commented on my OC and pointed out the sign, saying that he CC’s, but had left it in his car because he thought the sign meant he couldn’t carry. I gave him a pamphlet, pointed out RCW 9.41.290 and briefly explained preemption, and told him I would be contacting the city about the matter and encouraged him to do the same. He thanked me and we parted ways.”
golddigger14s:
Here's the agenda:
http://www.avcaptureall.com/Sessions...f-b6b7dae55ddb
Public comment limited to three minutes, and five speakers.
I should be able to make it. Strike this, my daughter has a job interview at 5:30 pm, and right now we are down to one car.
Public Safety Building AKA The Police Dept.
206 McKenzie Ave SE, Yelm WA 98597
I was working on what to say, but if anybody wants to borrow some of my sentiments feel free:
"Hi, my name is______________. I’m a retired US Army veteran. It has been brought to my attention that the parks in Yelm are posted “All Weapons Prohibited” YMC 9.68.040. This is in violation of state Preemption of cities, and municipalities passing laws that are more restrictive than state laws. The City of Seattle has already been overturned in court on this very same issue. After thorough review other cities have changed the rules for their parks as well, such as Lacey and Oak Harbor to name a couple. I am here to bring this issue to you attention so that the city of Yelm can also take action to remedy this matter in a timely fashion. As a father I try to do everything in my power to ensure not only my safety, but the safety of my children as well. Just like seatbelts, and fire extinguishers a gun is another tool in my kit to aid in that purpose."
9.68.040 Weapons and fireworks restricted.
It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to carry any firearm or shoot or fire any air gun, bow and arrow, or BB gun or use any slingshot in any park without the written consent of the city council. (Ord. 908 § 2, 2009; Ord. 213 § 11(D), 1977).
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