Washington County Commissioners heard a request to declare Washington County a Second Amendment sanctuary county at their Tuesday, March 9 workshop.
Lyle Pittman addressed the County Commissioners, explaining that Washington County depends on hunting and outdoor activities.
“If we don’t do this, I think we may run the risk of losing some revenue,” said Pittman. He added, “Some businesses also depend on gun sales and ammo sales.”
Pittman continued by saying that gun sales protect families.
“The way laws are going, and the way government is going, I think it would be a good idea to consider being a sanctuary county,” said Pittman.
Chairman Horace Daniel asked Pittman if he knew how many counties in Georgia are considered “Second Amendment Sanctuary counties.” While unsure of the total, Pittman and Chairman Daniel agreed that there are numerous in Georgia.
Pittman provided Commissioners with a sample resolution to consider regarding the request.
Chairman Daniel asked County Attorney Michael Howard to review the document.
County Attorney Howard explained to Commissioners that if this is something the Commissioners would like to do, they could adopt a resolution.
“It would be a resolution that the County would do whatever it could within its power and authority to support gun rights and the second amendment as provided under the law,” said County Attorney Howard. He added, “It would be a resolution; it wouldn’t be in the form of an ordinance.”
No action was taken regarding Pittman’s request during the Tuesday, March 9 workshop.
In other business, County Commissioners reviewed the agenda for their upcoming meeting on Thursday, March 11. District Attorney Tripp Fitzner will provide an update on Thursday. In addition, Commissioners will consider appointments to the Elections Board and the Hospital Authority.
The Washington County Commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 9 a.m.