NEW: Fung As Councilman Voted for Gun Limits, Costa Reacts
Saturday, February 08, 2014
GoLocal has learned that when GOP candidate for Governor Allan Fung was a member of the Cranston City Council he sponsored and voted for efforts to ban assault weapons in Cranston and legislation that supported a statewide efforts to limit gun ownership.
Republican State Representative Doreen Costa of North Kingstown learned of the Fung votes today, "I was shocked -- I didn't see this coming at all, I'm still learning about it, reading the resolution. No matter what side of the aisle you're on, there are both Republicans and Democrats that support the 2nd amendment. You're either pro or anti second amendment, there's no in between.
GOP and Gun Ownership
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As recently as October of 2013, the GOP organized a 2nd Amendment Celebration in West Greenwich. At that event, the GOP announced it would auction off an assault rifle. That fundraising effort came under criticism by many including, GoLocal's MINDSETTER™ Russ Moore, who wrote at the time, "Just when you think you’ve seen everything, in steps the RI-GOP to teach you a lesson. The lesson, of course, is just what not to do if you want to be relevant. Give them credit, just when you think things can’t get any worse for the GOP, (they only hold 10 seats in the state legislature, Democrats hold 101), the GOP steps forward with yet another bonehead maneuver."
NOTE: Moore is a Democrat.
Fung's Legislation
According to Cranston City records, Fung was the 2004 legislation's author.
“RESOLUTION IMPLORING GUN STORES IN CRANSTON NOT TO SELL ASSAULT WEAPONS”
On motion by Councilman Fung seconded by Councilman Lanni, it was voted to amend the above Resolution as follows: last paragraph, after the words “City Council”, delete remainder of paragraph in its entirety and add “requests the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation to urge reauthorization of the Violent Crime Control and Enforcement Act of 1994.” Motion passed on a vote of 8-0. The following being recorded as voting “aye”: Councilmen Fung, Jackvony, Councilwoman O’Hara, Council Member Fogarty, Councilwoman McFarland, Councilmen Ferolito, Lanni and McDonough -8.
On motion by Councilman McDonough, seconded by Councilman Lanni, the above Resolution was adopted as amended on a vote of 7-1. The following being recorded as voting “aye”: Councilmen Fung, Jackvony, Councilwoman O’Hara, Council Member Fogarty, Councilwoman McFarland, Councilmen Lanni and McDonough -7. The following being recorded as voting “nay”: Councilman Ferolito -1.
The second piece of legislation supported fire arm restriction at the statewide level. Fung voted for the effort, but was not the primary sponsor.
"My personal thoughts -- now, I adore Allan, I think this should have been brought out sooner. Speaking for me -- this isn't something I'm happy about hearing," said Costa.
Efforts to reach the Fung campaign went unanswered.
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