Anchorage Assembly adopts 'Wear Orange' resolution after amendment debate
The Assembly amended and passed a resolution recognizing June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and encouraging Wear Orange weekend; an attempt to remove much of the statistics language failed, a narrower edit passed, and the final resolution passed 9–3 with local advocates praising the action.
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The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution recognizing June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and encouraging residents to take part in Wear Orange weekend (June 5–7). The measure, introduced by Members Park, Baldwin Day and Martinez, drew both amendment votes and public testimony from local gun-violence prevention advocates.
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