This press release is from the Office of Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan. OAKLAND, CA Mar 5, 2013 – The Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night that divests the city from making investments in the manufacturers of firearms or ammunition. Council President Pro Tem Rebecca Kaplan (At Large), City Attorney Barbara Parker and Vice Mayor Larry Reid (District 7) co-authored the measure as part of the city’s ongoing effort to reduce gun violence. “There is a well-funded corporate effort pushing against our work to stop gun violence,” Kaplan said. “And Oakland is now formally part of a national movement that includes cities like Chicago and Los Angeles – communities committed to stopping so many tragedies that take place at the hands of a gun.” With its passage, the resolution does the following: · Declares a city policy prohibiting the City of Oakland from holding any investment or ownership stake in any manufacturer of fi
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