Sunnyvale strict gun control measure passes
Source: San Jose Mercury News
SUNNYVALE -- A controversial gun control measure that would propel this politically moderate -- and comparatively low-crime -- South Bay city to the forefront of what had been a stalled national movement to restrict firearms, had an insurmountable lead late Tuesday.
Measure C -- which requires gun owners to report a loss or theft of their weapon to police within 48 hours, to keep firearms locked up when not in the owner's direct possession and prohibits ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds -- received 66 percent support with all precincts counted, with 34 percent voting no. It was a resounding victory for Mayor Tony Spitaleri, who decided to push for the new law after last year's massacre in Newtown, Conn. The returns are unofficial with provisional and last-minute mail-in votes still to be counted.
The mayor's preferred slate of candidates for three open City Council seats also was leading late Tuesday. Gustav Larsson led Andy Frazer 53 percent to 47 percent for Seat 1; Glenn Hendricks with 58 percent took a commanding lead over Steve Hoffman with 36 percent and Gustavo Magana, 6 percent, for Seat 2; and Jim Griffith led Tap Merrick, 66 percent to 34 percent.
The gun measure attracted statewide, and even some national, attention because of the involvement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg -- who donated $3,000 in support of Measure C -- on one side, and the National Rifle Association -- which was threatening to sue the pants off Sunnyvale if the measure passed -- on the other.
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