The undersigned local nonpartisan civic organizations strongly support Naperville’s proposed assault weapons sales ban ordinance, and we applaud the leaders on City Council who have brought this issue forward.
We are outraged that guns are now the leading cause of death for children in America. Gun violence is first and foremost a public health and safety issue; we all have a right to live peacefully and without fear.
Naperville City Council can show leadership now. Using Naperville’s Home Rule status, our City Council can pass this ordinance. The proposed ordinance won’t solve everything, but it is a necessary step in the right direction. Naperville can’t wait for Springfield or D.C. to do something.
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What can you do? As this ordinance makes its way through the City Council process, we encourage Naperville residents to reach out to their council members in support of this ordinance.
Barb Vernon, President, AAUW Naperville Area
Julie Niles, Vice President, League of Women Voters of Naperville
Jill Lexier, State Policy Advocacy Chair, National Council of Jewish Women Illinois
Laura Welch, President Illinois NOW
