Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley Defends Citizen Rights

Kudos to Oak Harbor, Washington Mayor Scott Dudley for understanding his oath. From KCPQ/Q13 FOX:

During a Jan. 15 Oak Harbor City Council meeting, one council member walked out after his motion to ban all guns from the council — concealed carry or otherwise– failed to pass.

Councilman Rick Almberg suggested the motion shortly after military veteran Lucas Yonkman got up and spoke in support of law-abiding citizens carrying guns, and admitted to the council that he had a gun on him at all times.

“It’s very important (to carry guns), not just for the protection of me, but for the protection of American people for all purposes,” Yonkman said.

When the man finished, Councilman Almberg made a motion that anyone with a gun be asked to check the weapon with the police chief or leave the premises. The motion came to a vote and failed in a 2-4. Almberg immediately excused himself and walked out of the room.

Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley apologized to the citizen for the council’s vote afterwards.

“I apologize for the situation,” Dudley said to Yonkman. “They are trying to take your right to bear arms away.”

Dudley then voiced his support for Oak Harbor citizens carrying guns.

“I, on the other hand, feel safer that you are here.”