Sanctuary gun counties in Illinois

[ScottPrevett]

Yes! I just received confirmation myself!

[captdan]

 

 

Both Macon and Macoupin have ballot initiatives in November, as far as we know; also there's a rumor that Pike actually passed a resolution last month and it wasn't publicized. We're looking into that one.

Map update again. Let me know if there are an errors or additions needed. Thanks.

 

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Thanks Kevin, but just to be clear, Pike is not confirmed yet.

 

Macon is not on a ballot initiative. The resolution will be placed on the November Agenda for voting by the full board. We will advise when completed.

[GWBH]

Who on the forum lives in Gallatin County?

Could you please investigate the board's position?

[ScottPrevett]

Macon is not on a ballot initiative. The resolution will be placed on the November Agenda for voting by the full board. We will advise when completed.

 

Thanks for the info. GRW is now updated to reflect the situation.

[InterestedBystander]

Could someone explain the Aug 2018 Boone County minutes regarding the resolution for me?

 

http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/images/August%202018%20County%20Board%20Meeting.pdf

 

Starts on page 3 as they created a non searchable/copy/pasteable pdf document. What failed on the 2-2 tie vs the passed 9-3 vote?

[ScottPrevett]

Could someone explain the Aug 2018 Boone County minutes regarding the resolution for me?

 

http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/images/August%202018%20County%20Board%20Meeting.pdf

 

Starts on page 3 as they created a non searchable/copy/pasteable pdf document. What failed on the 2-2 tie vs the passed 9-3 vote?

The way I read it is that it was agreed to place it on the ballot. I'm not sure what the 2-2 was all about, but at the end of that sentence you can see it says, "motion carried."

[kevinmcc]

I believe the 2-2 was committee vote. Was not approved by committee, but was brought to the floor and approved. Looks to be going on ballot.

 

And not sure what the "unconstitutional" nonsense is about.

 

The people do have the right to nullification of unconstitutional state and federal laws.

 

Remove Macon for time being.

 

Edited September 26, 2018 at 03:11 AM by kevinmcc

[Ranger]

Good map. Think Hancock County doesn't have the "D" though.

[Tango7]

How does one go about trying to get their county to become a sanctuary county?

Start by contacting your County Board rep. Then it's a matter of having them propose the resolution and try to find co-sponsors. When we tried to have Lake County file a resolution supporting the "individual rights" interpretation of the 2A in the months before the Heller decision, the Board wimped out demurred, claiming it was "outside their purview" - even though over 90 passed identical resolutions.

 

The rep from Waukegan literally put his feet on his desk and catcalled us during the public comment section. He later was a 1-term mayor who ran on his late father's legacy and name.

 

BTW, courtesy of the Effingham Daily News

 

[ScottPrevett]

There's a much newer version of the map here; also, KevinMcC above keeps an equally good current map.
http://gunrightswatch.com/news/2018/09/25/illinois/pike-county-il-passes-gun-owner-sanctuary-county-resolution/

[InterestedBystander]

Good map. Think Hancock County doesn't have the "D" though.

Yes, it is Hancock with no "D".

 

Heres another news report

 

full story at link

 

https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/county-approves-gun-rights-resolution-clause-on-creating-a-sanctuary/article_b6ca1740-ae19-5e4b-ac80-7adb3fabe673.html

 

...The Hancock County board passed a resolution in support of residents’ rights to own firearms.

 

However, a controversial clause in the resolution was removed by an amendment. That paragraph would have designated the county as a “sanctuary” county and prevented local law officers from enforcing any legislation that limited constitutional use and ownership of firearms.

 

The resolution as approved states that it is the right of people to keep and bear arms, and that Illinois counties derive economic benefit from safe forms of firearm use in recreation and hunting. It further noted that numerous bills continue to be introduced into the Illinois Legislature that infringe on the right to bear arms.

 

 

It states that the Hancock County Board opposes enactment of laws that would infringe on these rights, and the board demands that further actions restricting this right cease. It asks the governor of the state to veto all such legislation if it is enacted....

[kevinmcc]

Man, starting to think you all are witnesses against Kavanaugh.

[InterestedBystander]

Man, starting to think you all are witnesses against Kavanaugh.

 

Nah, thats the other 2 threads! ;-)

 

Would sure like to see Edwards, Richland and Wabash change color filling in that SE downstate white spot.

[THE KING]

Ok, got some info on the Will County resolution. I had the opportunity to speak with a couple of board members tonight. The gun sanctuary resolution was assigned to the legislative committee and it died in that committee.

 

I won't go into details but we need to resubmit the resolution after the upcoming elections as the committees should change.

 

The problem lies with the "North of I-80" board members. Hopefully this changes after the upcoming elections.

[GWBH]

Be advised that Hardin county is green on the map - but there's a "yes / no" vote concerning the resolution on the mid-term ballot.

That said, I'm extremely confident it will pass - just leave it green.

Probably just a ballot initiative.

Edited October 18, 2018 at 10:04 PM by GWBH

[InterestedBystander]

Full story at link

 

Referenda To Oppose More Gun Control Laws On Ballot In Over A Dozen Illinois Counties

 

http://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/referenda-oppose-more-gun-control-laws-ballot-over-dozen-illinois-counties

 

...Gun control is one of the most hotly contested national topics. In Illinois, debate and concern around gun-related bills spawned numerous referenda throughout the state. Next month, more than a dozen rural counties across Illinois will have ballot measures asking the state to stop passing gun control laws. Iroquois County Board Chairman, John Shure, has one of them on the ballot. ...

 

...The bulk of the referenda appear in the southern part of the state, but they will also be on the ballot in the northern counties of LaSalle and Boone.

 

A number of them will also ask residents if they want their counties to be sanctuary counties for gun owners. The list of counties with proposed Second Amendment-related referenda as of now are Boone, Cumberland, Hardin, Iroquois, Johnson, LaSalle, Logan, Macoupin, Massac, Moultrie, Sangamon and White. Once all referenda are received, the full list will be available in late October on the Illinois Board of Elections website....

 

https://www.elections.il.gov/referendaprofile/referenda.aspx

Edited October 22, 2018 at 03:44 PM by InterestedBystander

[captdan]

Please add Macon County to pending gun resolutions. This is on the agenda to be voted on at the November 8 board meeting.

 

Thanks

[Molly B.]

 

 

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Needing our most current map for an interview this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Is this it?

[Molly B.]

And can the counties with ballot referendums be designated?

[InterestedBystander]

And can the counties with ballot referendums be designated?

I think that was the intent of the blue colored counties but I don't think map identifies counties that both passed a resolution AND have a county referendum.

[Molly B.]

Okay. I have a list of the following with referendums on the ballot, does this seem to be correct?

 

Iroquois

LaSalle

Boone

Cumberland

Hardin

Johnson

Logan

Macoupin

Madison

Massac

Moultrie

Sangamon

White

[InterestedBystander]

I think Christian county is a "both"

 

https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/06/republicans-using-gun-referendums-in-apparent-bid-to-gin-up-turnout/

 

Montgomery

 

http://www.thejournal-news.net/news/local_news/county-adds-referendum-about-second-amendment/article_f582af1c-a0fe-11e8-8a41-17d1aa12b460.html

 

Coles

https://jg-tc.com/news/local/coles-board-oks-nd-amendment-advisory-referendum/article_5b04f5da-2fe3-58e4-aff8-fe6dfbb82cc6.html

Edited October 24, 2018 at 02:24 PM by InterestedBystander

[captdan]

 

 

Both Macon and Macoupin have ballot initiatives in November, as far as we know; also there's a rumor that Pike actually passed a resolution last month and it wasn't publicized. We're looking into that one.

Map update again. Let me know if there are an errors or additions needed. Thanks.

 

Map_of_Illinois_Gun_Sanctuary_ Counties.2018.09.22.png

 

Thanks Kevin, but just to be clear, Pike is not confirmed yet.

 

Macon is not a ballot option. It will be voted on by the county board at there November meeting on the 8th. Will advise on the outcome.

Thanks

 

[NRApistol]

Okay. I have a list of the following with referendums on the ballot, does this seem to be correct?

 

Iroquois

LaSalle

Boone

Cumberland

Hardin

Johnson

Logan

Macoupin

Madison

Massac

Moultrie

Sangamon

White

From the Coles county specimen ballot:

 

COLES COUNTY RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS

 

Should the Illinois General Assembly pass legislation protecting a citizens right to keep and bear arms as defined by the second amendment of the United States Constitution?

 

___ YES

___ NO

[GWBH]

 

 

Map_of_Illinois_Gun_Sanctuary_ Counties.2018.09.27.png

 

Needing our most current map for an interview this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Is this it?

 

Go Molly... GO!!

[Molly B.]

Interview rescheduled for next Wednesday, more time to gather my notes!!

[kevinmcc]

Confusing part is, did counties pass referendum for county and placed something on ballot as well?

 

Coles County ballot question is kind of weak, you would expect the legislature to follow the constitution to begin with.

[Molly B.]

Boone - Shall Boone County oppose any law restricting law-abiding gun owners from their Second Amendment rights as guaranteed by the US Constitution and to protect them from unconstitutional gun laws which have or may be passed by the Illinois General Assembly?"

 

Cole - COLES COUNTY RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS Should the Illinois General Assembly pass legislation protecting a citizens right to keep and bear arms as defined by the second amendment of the United States Constitution? Yes/No

 

Christian - Should the Illinois General Assembly pass any additional legislation limiting a citizen's right to keep and bear arms as defined by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution?

 

Cumberland - Should the lllinois GeneralAssembly protect a citizen's right to keep and bear arms as defined by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution?

 

Hardin - "Shall Hardin County become a sanctuary county for law abiding gun owners to protect them from unconstitiutional laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly?"

 

Iroquois - Should the Illinois General Assembly refrain from passing any additional legislation limiting a citizen's right to bear arms as defined by the Second Amendment to the United State Constitution

 

Johnson - '"Shall Johnson County become a sanctuary county for law abiding gun laws passed by the General Assembly

 

LaSalle - "Shall LaSalle County oppose the passage of any bill where the Illinois General Assemb ly desires to restrict the Individual right of US Citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution "?

 

Logan - "Shall Logan County become a sanctuary county for all firearms unconstitutionally prohibited by the government of the State of llllnols,for everyone except undocumented immigrants, in that Logan County will prohibit its employees from enforcing the unconstitutional actions of the state government."

 

Macoupin - “Should the General Assembly pass any additional legislation that restricts a citizen’s ability to own and possess guns or firearms?”

 

Madison - Shall Madison County become a sanvtuary County for law abiding Gun owners to protect them from unconstitutional gun laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly?

 

Massac - "Shall Massac County become a sanctuary county for law abiding gun owners to protect them from unconstitutional gun laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly?"

 

Moultrie - Should the Illinois General Assembly pass legislation protecting a citizen's right to keep and bear arms as defined by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution?

 

Montgomery - Should the Illinois General Assembly pass any additional legislation that restricts a citizen's ability to own and possess guns or firearm?

 

Richland - Shall Richland County become a sanctuary county for law abiding gun owners to protect them from unconstitutional gun laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly?

 

White - Civil Rights of Firearm Owners - The People of White County, Illinois are OPPOSED to all attempts by the Illinois General Assembly, in violation of their Oath of Office, to infringe upon the Constitutional Right of the PEOPLE to Keep and Bear Arms.

[Molly B.]

Any links to language for Cumberland, Moultrie, Sangamon?

[InterestedBystander]

Cumberland

 

http://www.cumberlandco.org/pdf/elections/Ballot.pdf

 

Should the lllinois GeneralAssembly protect a citizen's right to

keep and bear arms as defined by the Second Amendment of

the United States Constitution?

 

YES

NO

 

Moultrie County

 

http://www.moultriecountyil.com/docs/specballot11-6-18.pdf

 

MOULTRIE COUNTY

RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS

YES

NO

Should the Illinois General Assembly pass legislation

protecting a citizen's right to keep and bear arms as defined

by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution?

 

Sangamon does not appear to have on ballot.

 

https://www.sangamoncountyclerk.com/Elections/Ballots/Ballot-0092-2.pdf

 

It was asked to pass a resolution in June but dont think there was any follow up.

Edited October 30, 2018 at 05:30 AM by InterestedBystander