Council President Burgess’ statement on the passage of gun safety measures

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/10/2015

Council President Burgess’ statement on the passage of gun safety measures

SEATTLE – Council President Tim Burgess issued the following statement today after the Full Council unanimously voted to approve the gun violence tax and mandatory reporting of lost and stolen firearms:

“Every day, the general public pays the enormous cost of gun violence. Gun violence is a public health crisis in our city and our nation. City government can and must pursue innovative gun safety measures that save lives and save money. As it has in other areas of policy, Seattle can lead the way in local solutions.

“A gun violence tax will give us revenue to provide broad-based benefits through research and prevention programs. Mandatory reporting provides the police information critical to investigations. I’m grateful for my colleagues’ full support for both of these measures.”

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