Clinton County declines request for National Gun Violence Awareness proclamation

May 18, 2026

A request from Lisa Fox for a National Gun Violence Awareness proclamation emphasizing safe firearm storage and education was presented; supervisors thanked advocates but declined to issue a proclamation, citing county practice limits on proclamations and concern about politicization.

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A remote request for a National Gun Violence Awareness proclamation was presented to the Clinton County Board of Supervisors on May 18 by Lisa Fox, who said the intention was to promote gun-safety education and secure storage rather than address political questions or Second Amendment rights.

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