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City council rejects motion to allow firearm carry in city buildings after insurance concerns
Summary
Council voted 3–4 to defeat a motion to allow firearms in city buildings; discussion focused on insurance exposure, a recent Lebanon, Ohio, lawsuit, and requests for more legal analysis and staff input.
The City of New Carlisle council on Jan. 21 rejected a motion to allow firearms to be carried in city buildings, after an extended discussion about insurance, legal exposure and employee comfort.
Council members voted 3–4 on the motion to permit firearm carry in city buildings. Mayor Cook, Councilman Bond and Vice Mayor Abelston voted yes; Councilwoman Grove, Councilman Schamey, Councilwoman Wright and Councilman Lindsay voted no. The chair announced: "So failed."
Council discussion and the city manager's report centered on insurance exposure and…
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