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HamHead
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Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing
#26534332 - 03/14/20 09:44 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-mayor-signs-executive-order-granting-power-to-ban-sale-of-guns-and-alcohol-while-addressing-coronavirus
The mayor of Champaign, Illinois, gave herself the power to ban the sale of guns and alcohol after declaring a citywide emergency to address the coronavirus.
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen signed the executive order on Thursday declaring a state of emergency for the city. That executive order, which is in line with municipal code, comes with extraordinary powers for the mayor to enact over a short period of time as the city combats the spread of the coronavirus.
Among the powers Feinen gained after signing the executive order was the power to ban the sale of guns, ammunition, alcohol, and gasoline. Feinen could also cut off access to individuals' gas, water, or electricity. The city also has the ability to "take possession of private property" or order the temporary closing of all bars or liquor stores.
Jeff Hamilton, the city's manager, told WAND, "The executive order allows the city to be flexible to properly respond to the emergency needs of our community. None of the options will necessarily be implemented but are available in order to protect the welfare and safety of our community if needed."
The Champaign City Council held a meeting to address concerns about the powers granted to Feinen on Friday. Deputy Mayor Tom Bruno noted that each ordinance considered under the executive order would be ratified by the council. The city also released a statement claiming that the council and the mayor would only take steps "necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare" of the city.
"The City will keep the public's best interest in mind as we continue to work alongside public health officials and countywide leaders," the council said in a statement. "We understand this is a challenging time but working collaboratively as a community is the best approach to combating this virus."
As of Friday morning, Illinois had 32 confirmed cases of the coronavirus but no cases in central Illinois. On Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a disaster proclamation as the state prepared to address the coronavirus.

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bodhisatta 
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Re: Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing [Re: HamHead]
#26534395 - 03/14/20 10:12 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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Looks like some people are going to make a fortune of black market handguns this month
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larry.fisherman
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Re: Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing [Re: HamHead] 1
#26534494 - 03/14/20 10:59 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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I feel like restricting panic buying weaponry is a good thing, but the rest makes little sense to me aside from possibly needing space to put up emergency shelters/tents. I mean, ban the sale of gas? Who cares if people want to get drunk? Not me. And cutting off utilities? That sounds like some wartime resource management kinda shit.
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Asclepius
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Re: Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing [Re: larry.fisherman]
#26534601 - 03/14/20 11:41 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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It doesn't make sense to me either. Why would she need to take possession of private property and shut off utilities as if there is going to be a shortage of resources? Is she expecting people to enter into a new period of existence: Mad Max: Beyond Corona Dome? It sounds like some paranoid shit, if you ask me.
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Re: Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing [Re: Asclepius] 1
#26535210 - 03/14/20 05:06 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Asclepius said: Mad Max: Beyond Corona Dome?
That could work as a porn title too.
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Re: Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing [Re: bodhisatta]
#26535285 - 03/14/20 06:01 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
bodhisatta said: Looks like some people are going to make a fortune of black market handguns this month
Or people who own reloading equipment
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