Posted on February 18, 2015

Coos County Commissioners Vote Against Resolution Opposing Background Checks

By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon

Good news! On Tuesday, February 17, Coos County Commissioners voted against sending a resolution to state legislators. The resolution said that Coos County would oppose any bills requiring universal background checks on all gun sales.

Commissioners John Sweet and Melissa Cribbins voted against the resolution, while Bob Main voted for it.

More information here: http://theworldlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/coos-county-won-t-s…

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