Cleveland City Council passes Resolution supporting principals of Occupy Movement

Resolution No. 1720-11

Council Members Cummins, Westbrook, Zone, Cimperman, Cleveland, Mitchell, J. Johnson, Brancatelli, Brady, Polensek, Pruitt, Conwell, K. Johnson, Dow.

FOR ADOPTION
December 5, 2011

Recognizing and supporting the principles of the Occupy Movement and the peaceful and lawful exercise of the First Amendment as a cherished and fundamental right in the effort to seek solutions for economically distressed Americans at the federal, state and local levels; committing to work with the Jackson administration to take steps to minimize economic insecurity and destructive disparities in the City of Cleveland; and requesting our County, State and U.S. elected leaders generate solutions for economically distressed Americans.  [See full text using link below].

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Adopted 18 to 1, 12.5.2011

REF:
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