Mayor Woodards Joins Other Mayors Urging Senate to Address Gun Violence

In a significant move, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has aligned herself with a group of bipartisan mayors across the United States to advocate for urgent action on gun safety legislation. They have collectively reached out to Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, urging them to prioritize the passage of two critical bills: H. R. 8 and H. R.

1112. H. R. 8 aims to close serious loopholes in the national background check system for gun purchases, while H. R.

1112 seeks to extend the background check review period. This call for action is in direct response to the ongoing gun violence crisis that has affected numerous cities, including El Paso and Chicago. Mayor Woodards expressed her deep concern, stating, "As leaders, it is important that the Senate act immediately to find common-sense, bipartisan solutions to this crisis before another city is struck by tragedy. " The U. S.

Conference of Mayors has been advocating for policies to combat gun violence for over five decades, aligning their efforts with the support of the Second Amendment. The urgency of this issue highlights the need for legislative action to protect communities nationwide. The full text of the letter sent to Senate leaders is available for public viewing.