1 Vernice Hankins
From: BradyLosAngelesCA Chapter <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 10 E ordinance related to firearms
EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
The Los Angeles Chapter of Brady United to Prevent Gun Violence strongly urges your support for the ordinance to regulate firearms. We know that strong gun laws save lives. California has the strongest firearm laws in the nation and they are making a difference. In 1993, the firearm mortality rate peaked in California and in the rest of the nation. As firearm death rates rose, California began passing gun safety laws and has continued to do so. As the laws took effect, California’s firearm mortality rate declined steeply. By 2019, the firearm mortality rate in California had declined by 59 percent.
For more information on the report, here is the
link: https://mcusercontent.com/6cc18926f82a8bc1b1fc836d6/files/ac3ef8cb-eb86-f8e4-ead6- bc9d323ac1de/CA_gun_laws_save_lives_2023.pdf
With gratitude,
Suzanne Verge (she/her/hers)
Resident of Santa Monica
President, Los Angeles Chapter
Brady United to Prevent Gun Violence
[email protected]
Cell 310-666-2141
http://www.bradyunited.org
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From: Jeffrey Peak <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10:25 AM
To: Phil Brock; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; [email protected]; Caroline Torosis
Subject: Pass Santa Monica Gun Ordinance Tonight!
EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
The gun ordinance to regulate firearm sales on the city as drafted is fair and tough. Strong gun laws save lives. Thank you in advance for approving the ordinance.
California has the strongest firearm laws in the nation and they are making a difference. In 1993, the firearm mortality rate peaked in California and in the rest of the nation. As firearm death rates rose, California began passing gun safety laws and has continued to do so. As the laws took effect, California’s firearm mortality rate declined steeply. By 2019, the firearm mortality rate in California had declined by 59 percent.
For more information on the report, here is the
link: https://mcusercontent.com/6cc18926f82a8bc1b1fc836d6/files/ac3ef8cb-eb86-f8e4-ead6- bc9d323ac1de/CA_gun_laws_save_lives_2023.pdf
Best,
Jeff Peak
434 Euclid Street, Santa Monica CA 90402
(424) 259‐0878
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 11:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: City Council Meeting 8/22/2023: Public Input in support of 10B Importance: High
EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members of the City of Santa Monica City Council, As an organization committed to promoting the safety and well‐being of our communities, WoMen Against Gun Violence firmly believes that firearm safety laws save lives and create a safer environment for all. That is why we strongly support the proposed ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 to regulate retail firearm sales, establish additional firearm owner responsibilities, restrict weapon usage on City‐ owned property and other locations, establish a voluntary commitment program, and ban non‐serialized (ghost guns) firearms in the City.
The frequency and severity of gun‐related deaths are deeply troubling. In 2021, approximately 49,000 Americans died as a result of gun violence –– and gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children in our country. The impact of this violence reverberates through families, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods, leaving a trail of tragedy in their wake. It is our collective responsibility to address this issue with urgency and determination.
We appreciate your bold action that will not only help keep Santa Monica residents and visitors safe from gun violence but will also benefit and inspire nearby communities.
Respectfully,
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Executive Director, Women Against Gun Violence
Fearless In The Fight For 30 Years!
Founded 30 years ago, WoMen Against Gun Violence works to prevent gun violence in our communities, state, and nation through a holistic approach that includes 1) impactful legislation like background checks for all gun and ammunition sales and banning assault style weapons and high capacity magazines; 2) programming on safe gun storage, voting, and divestment; 3) addressing gun violence as a public health crisis and following the same path to solutions as our country does for other recognized public health emergencies; and 4) supporting programs and organizations that help break the cycle of gun violence that impacts so many of our communities.
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From: peter sullivan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 3:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item 10 E Ordinance
EXTERNAL
I urge your support for agenda item 10 E ordinance amending Santa Monica municipal code chapter 3.24 to regulate retail firearms, establish additional firearm ownership responsibilities, restrict weapon usage on city-owned property and other locations, establish a voluntary commitment program and ban non-serialize firearms in the city.
This is ordinance can and will save lives.
Thank you,
Peter Sullivan
1549 Princeton St. #5
Santa Monica, CA.
90404
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