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Charlottesville: City Council Adopts 2 Bills in Response to Summer Events
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From WVIR-TV
Posted: Nov 20, 2017 9:51 PM EST
Updated: Nov 20, 2017 10:58 PM EST
Charlottesville City Council is figuring out how it can enact change following the violence that occurred on August 12.
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Every year, localities like Charlottesville send a list of priorities to state representatives.
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One bill gives localities more control over weapons in public spaces and prevent the use of certain types of semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and torches used for intimidation.
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The other bill gives City Council complete authority to make decisions on what to do with Confederate monuments like the Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall” Jackson statues.
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From here, the bills will be passed on to 57th District Delegate David Toscano and 58th District Delegate Rob Bell.
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Full story at: http://www.nbc29.com/story/36892223/city-council-discusses-2-bills-in-response-to-summer-events
