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Edina council directs staff to draft gun-violence measures, calls for state to lift preemption
Summary
Following the August school shooting and strong public reaction, the Edina City Council unanimously instructed staff to prepare local measures — including safe-storage rules and bans on assault-style weapons and ghost guns — and a resolution urging the Minnesota Legislature to lift state preemption of local firearm rules.
The Edina City Council on Oct. 22 directed staff to draft local measures aimed at reducing gun violence and a resolution calling on the Minnesota Legislature to lift state preemption that limits local firearm regulation.
Mayor Hovland opened the discussion by referencing the council’s Sept. 16 resolution of solidarity with the Annunciation Catholic School community and said the city should press for changes at the state level as well as prepare local options. Councilmember Agnew urged an immediate, multi-part approach: “Let’s put our foot down and say this is what is important,” she said, calling for both enforceable local steps and a stronger message to the Legislature.
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