MANCHESTER, KY (January 9, 2020) - The Clay County Fiscal Courtroom in Manchester, KY was filled to capacity with an overflowing crowd on Thursday afternoon January 9, 2020 during the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County discussion and the expected vote by the Court on the resolution.
Clay County Attorney Joe White read the ordinance aloud in full to County Judge Executive Johnny Johnson, Magistrates and the meeting attendees.
Thunderous applause erupted when the resolution passed unanimously with no opposition after the reading.
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Additional scenes from the meeting can be viewed HERE
BACKGROUND:
Will Clay County, KY become a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary?
MANCHESTER, KY (January 8, 2020) - Will Clay County, KY become a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary? Magistrates are expected to vote and make that decision after a discussion regarding this controversial issue on Thursday afternoon January 9, 2020.
According to a report in The Manchester Enterprise, County Judge Executive Johnny Johnson says making Clay County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County will be on the agenda for the regular scheduled Fiscal Court meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM.
Judge Johnson who is personally in favor of Clay County becoming a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary says an ordinance will be ready at the meeting if needed.
Clay County residents are being urged via social media, phone calls & "word of mouth" to attend this very important meeting and voice their opinion concerning the right to keep and bear arms in the United States.
