HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-27 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-27
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
OPPOSING PREEMPTIVE MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAQ
WHEREAS, preemptive wars are a violation of international law; and
WHEREAS, a preemptive attack on Iraq will exacerbate international political, cultural,
social and religious divisions, making the world a more dangerous place; and
WHEREAS, a preemptive attack on Iraq is likely to result in massive civilian casualties, as
well as military casualties on both sides of the conflict; and
WHEREAS, such an attack will take the lives of American service men and women, who
are our sons and daughters; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that an invasion of Iraq will cost a minimum of one-hundred
billion dollars, with Californians bearing more than ten billion dollars of this cost; and
WHEREAS, a war will divert funds away from needed health and human services as well
as housing, transportation, and other critical programs at a time of severe budget cuts and
shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, we give our unconditional support to U.S. military personnel serving at home
and overseas in their battle against global terrorism and should our military forces be sent
to Iraq, we give our unyielding support to our young men and women serving in the
nation's military, even if we oppose the policy that sent them there.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah
expresses its opposition to a unilateral war against Iraq; further, it calls upon the President
and Congressional representatives to provide a level of leadership that will enable the
United States to develop policies and programs that will peacefully promote democracy
and a genuine respect for human rights in Iraq and throughout the world.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2003 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: Councilmember Smith.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Councilmember Rodin, Andersen, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson.
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
Eric Larson, Mayor
Resolution No. 2003-27
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