Seattle Mayor's concealed-weapons ban may land city in court
Mayor's concealed-weapons ban may land city in court
It seems like the Mayor of Seattle is on a power trip and thinks that he has the power to usurp the state constitution.
Mayor's concealed-weapons ban may land city in court
'We do have the authority,' Nickels says; critics disagree
By ANGELA GALLOWAY
P-I REPORTER
It will start with warning signs and bureaucratic policy reviews.
But will Mayor Greg Nickels' new gun ban lead to metal detectors at Seattle Center, neighborhood libraries and City Hall?
Or pat-downs and bag searches at park entrances, festival gates and holiday events?
Although resorting to such measures would be a "shame," Nickels said, he would not rule them out during a Monday news conference to announce his prohibition of concealed weapons on city property.
"We do hope that our parks and our Seattle Center events remain open and accessible and welcoming to all," Nickels said. "But we will also make sure that they're safe."
Nor is it yet clear whether Nickels' move will land the city in court -- with gun rights activists contending the mayor has violated state law. "I certainly would not be surprised if there is a challenge to our authority on this," Nickels acknowledged. Still, "We believe we do have the authority."
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It seems like the Mayor of Seattle is on a power trip and thinks that he has the power to usurp the state constitution.