[Peace-presence] Flagstaff AZ Council resolution to end the war 12/10

[Uncle Don B Fanning]

This is to let other smaller (and larger) cities know what we're up 
to in Flagstaff in hopes that we encourage you to do the same thing 
where you live.  Thanks to activists in L.A. and elsewhere for 
inspiring us!  Remember that larger cities often have satellite towns 
and municipalities which can pass similar measures.  And also that 
cities and towns can influence state legislatures and federal elected 
representatives to act.  Ending the War will be a national election 
issue if we make it one!

I realize that a number of recipients may live outside 
Flagstaff.  Please assist us if you can and *help get the word out*.
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Monday December 10, 2007, 4 PM.  (TOMORROW)
Flagstaff AZ City Hall

Daniel Robicheau will present a resolution to the Flagstaff Arizona 
City Council this Monday December 10th 2007 at 4pm during the public 
participation time of the Council Work Session to call for an end to 
the Iraq war.  (Public Participation is generally at the beginning of 
the worksession.)  This will be similar to resolutions passed in 
other cities, most recently in Los Angeles.  He'd like support from 
the Flagstaff New Day Peace Center and the greater community.  He is 
taking this bold action as an individual and needs and deserves our 
greatest support in the process to bring his resolution to a vote.

1)  Support by attending the meeting if you can.

2)  If you cannot attend, send the Flagstaff City Council a comment in support:

Subject:  SUPPORT resolution to end the Iraq War

Email to: <council at ci.flagstaff.az.us>

Body:  State your own reasons but mention that you support 
specifically Dan Robicheau's effort to bring to Council and win 
approval for a resolution to "End the War in Iraq".  If you live in 
Flagstaff, say so and state how long you have lived here; also say 
that this is a key issue in your decision in the upcoming City 
Council vote.  If you do not live in Flagstaff, mention any 
connections you and your family have with the city as visitors, 
business people, etc. and how this issue might affect your support of 
Flagstaff.

This will be an introduction by Mr. Robicheau to the Flagstaff City 
Council of his intent to bring an actual resolution to the Council 
for a vote.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that the Council is receptive to 
his plan and that they actually consider it.  Dan may need a council 
member sponsor to bring the resolution forward.  Use whatever 
influence you have as a resident, citizen, veteran, voter or donor to 
campaigns to help convince council people to assist in bringing the 
resolution to the table.

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On October 16, Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation 
adopting a resolution to end the Iraq War by City Council resolution 
(with concurrence by its Mayor on Oct 26).

"L.A. City Council Adopts Resolution To End Iraq War":

<http://www.knbc.com/news/14354244/detail.html>

Video of the L.A. City Council decision:
<http://lacity.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=2196>
   (Discussion and voting on Measure 19 starts around 1hr40m into the 
video and lasts about 1 hour.)
   (This includes all of the usual issues including exactly why 
ending the Iraq war is a *local* matter.)

L.A. City documents on the adoption of the resolution (including text 
of the resolution):
<http://cityclerk.lacity.org/CFI/DisplayOnlineDocument.cfm?SRT=D1&cfnum=07-0002-S190>
(Dan plans to base his resolution on this one.)

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Please contact Daniel for further details as time is of the 
essence:  <danrobicheau at hotmail.com> .