Trigger Dr
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Yesterday, I was at this park for a picnic for the Mariners employees. I thought this sign would be of interest.
Maple Valley is just north of Covington.
I will be contacting the City of Maple Valley on Monday AM.
This is a really nice park and would be a good site for a P I C N I C.
This is what I intend to send.
Saturday the 26[suP]th[/suP] of July, I visited Lake Wilderness Park. I must say that is a beautiful venue. However, I was disappointed by the wording of the sign posted at the park entrance.
By excluding firearms, your cited city ordinance O-030232, is in direct conflict and in violation of Washington State Law.
Article 1 section 24 of the Washington State constitution states "The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired". Further, RCW 9.41.290, states "Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law……Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed."
Please consider this letter as a formal request to realign your ordinance to comply with the state constitution and law.
Comments?
Yesterday, I was at this park for a picnic for the Mariners employees. I thought this sign would be of interest.
Maple Valley is just north of Covington.
I will be contacting the City of Maple Valley on Monday AM.
This is a really nice park and would be a good site for a P I C N I C.
This is what I intend to send.
Saturday the 26[suP]th[/suP] of July, I visited Lake Wilderness Park. I must say that is a beautiful venue. However, I was disappointed by the wording of the sign posted at the park entrance.
By excluding firearms, your cited city ordinance O-030232, is in direct conflict and in violation of Washington State Law.
Article 1 section 24 of the Washington State constitution states "The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired". Further, RCW 9.41.290, states "Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law……Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed."
Please consider this letter as a formal request to realign your ordinance to comply with the state constitution and law.
Comments?