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Two weeks ago, I noticed a sign at Memorial Park in Berea that had the park rules and one said "No weapons or Firearms".
I emailed Mayor Steve Connelly.
Dear Mayor Connelly,
I write to address a possible violation of state law by the City of Berea. Specifically, Memorial Park has a sign that states "No weapons or firearms". As KRS 65.870 prohibits local governments from regulating the carrying of firearms, I am requesting that that sign and all other signs, ordinances, policies or directives that regulate the carry of firearms be amended or removed.
KRS 65.870 was enacted July 12, 2012 and gave local governments six months to comply. Berea is woefully late in becoming compliant.
Presently, at least 13 cities in the Commonwealth have been sued for violating KRS 65.870. In each case they have lost. This cost those cities a great deal.
Please, let us work together, without fanfare or commotion, to quickly resolve this violation and bring Berea into compliance with state law.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, I remain,
Sincerely,
He replied "Thank You."
Yesterday, I returned to Memorial Park. On the sign the No weapons or Firearms rule was covered with large strips of black tape.
Kudoos to Mayor Connelly
I emailed Mayor Steve Connelly.
Dear Mayor Connelly,
I write to address a possible violation of state law by the City of Berea. Specifically, Memorial Park has a sign that states "No weapons or firearms". As KRS 65.870 prohibits local governments from regulating the carrying of firearms, I am requesting that that sign and all other signs, ordinances, policies or directives that regulate the carry of firearms be amended or removed.
KRS 65.870 was enacted July 12, 2012 and gave local governments six months to comply. Berea is woefully late in becoming compliant.
Presently, at least 13 cities in the Commonwealth have been sued for violating KRS 65.870. In each case they have lost. This cost those cities a great deal.
Please, let us work together, without fanfare or commotion, to quickly resolve this violation and bring Berea into compliance with state law.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, I remain,
Sincerely,
He replied "Thank You."
Yesterday, I returned to Memorial Park. On the sign the No weapons or Firearms rule was covered with large strips of black tape.
Kudoos to Mayor Connelly