Attention Columbus, Ohio! Your Help is Needed!
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Despite overwhelming opposition from NRA members, Peoples Rights Organization members, and other law-abiding gun owners in Columbus, the ban on so-called "assault weapons" passed unanimously 6-0 during Monday night's Columbus City Council meeting. This legislation far exceeds the recently expired federal semi-automatic ban, making it the worst of its kind. Safety Committee Chair Mr. Mentel and other council members have taken it upon themselves to dismantle the rights of law-abiding citizens in Columbus by passing this vehemently anti-gun ordinance.
Below you will find the contact information for Mayor Michael Coleman and your city council members. Please contact the Mayor's office and urge him to veto this unnecessary legislation. In addition, call your council members and voice your frustration regarding this blatant attack on your Second Amendment rights. Please keep apprised of any updates concerning this gun control legislation.
Mayor's Office
City Hall 2nd Floor
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 645-7671
Fax: (614) 645-5818
City Council Members and Legislative Aides
Matthew D. Habash
Council President
Legislative Aide: Todd Dieffenderfer
Email: tfdieffenderfer@columbus.gov (614) 645-8564
Michael C. Mentel
Council President Pro-Tem
Legislative Aide: Kate McSweeney
Email: mkmcsweeney@columbus.gov (614) 645-8558
Kevin L. Boyce
Legislative Aide: Sheri-Lynn Caffey
Email: slcaffey@columbus.gov (614) 645-0852
Mary Jo Hudson
Legislative Aide: Scott Varner
Email: sjvarner@columbus.gov (614) 645-6798
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
Legislative Aide: Lelia Cady
Email: lecady@columbus.gov (614) 645-8509
Charleta B. Tavares
Legislative Aide: Bo Chilton
Email: rechilton@columbus.gov (614) 645-8580
Patsy A. Thomas
Legislative Aide: Kathy Owens
Email: kaowens@columbus.gov (614) 645-8559
http://www.nraila.org/CurrentLegislation/Read.aspx?ID=1674
I don't have any connection with Columbus, but I just sent them an e-mail to let them know how this NRA member feels. I have a shooting buddy with Ohio connections, and I'm sure he's burning up the phone lines right now.