Request state legislators to recognize gun violence as a public health issue.

A Resolution respectfully requesting the state legislators representing the City of Knoxville to work towards the adoption and immediate enactment of legislation recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker and McKenzie)

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On February 22, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Request state legislators to recognize gun violence as a public health issue.” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-61-2022

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 22 February 2022 meeting — page 11

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