Summary
Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney wants cities in Idaho to be able to ban guns in city facilities; Chaney is asking Representative Shirley Ringo to introduce legislation that would make that possible.
Story Published: Nov 27, 2007 at 11:45 AM PST
Story Updated: Nov 27, 2007 at 3:10 PM PST
She has asked Representative Shirley Ringo, a Democrat from Moscow, to introduce legislation that will give Idaho cities the ability to ban guns in their facilities.
Chaney has been looking at ways to restrict guns in Moscow facilities since a May shooting rampage in the city left four dead and three wounded. Among the dead was Moscow police officer Lee Newbill. He was the first Moscow police officer killed in the line of duty.
Chaney says some area residents and city employees are concerned
about their safety during public meetings. She says she's not looking for a citywide gun ban, but for the city to be able to restrict weapons in such places as city hall.
The attorney general last September told Moscow officials that cities in Idaho don't have legal authority to enforce gun bans in their facilities.