HomeMy Public PortalAbout96-096 RESOLUTION NO. 96-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON URGING
THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT
A THOROUGH AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS
CONNECTING THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WITH COVERT
ILLEGAL DRUG SALES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, recently published articles in the San Jose Mercury News
alleges that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been involved in covert
activities that have proliferated drug sales in the black neighborhoods of Los
Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the articles further assert that the proceeds of said drug sales
were used to fund and support the Nicaragua Contras in direct contravention of
legislative directives from the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, the affliction of drug use and related criminal activities have
substantially impacted a generation of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, the sale of cocaine in Los Angeles and other communities has
resulted in human devastation, substantial increases in violent crimes, destruction of
families and death; and
WHEREAS, the smuggling, transportation and sale of cocaine or any other
illegal drug undermines the health, safety and well-being of all American Citizens
and
WHEREAS, the future of our communities has been greatly threatened by
the enormity of drug use and addiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Carson does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council urge the United States Attorney General to
immediately conduct a thorough and independent investigation into allegations
connecting the Central Intelligence Agency with covert illegal drug sales in the Los
Angeles and other inner city communities over the past decade.
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Section 2. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to President Bill
Clinton.
Section 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Attorney
General Janet Reno.
Section 4. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to John M.
Deutsch, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Section 5. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Louis J. Freeh,
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Section 6. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Section 7. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rep. Richard
Gephardt, House of Representatives Minority Leader.
Section 8. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rep. Benjamin
Gilman, House of Representatives Chairman International Relations Committee.
Section 9. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rep. Floyd
Spence, House of Representatives Chairman on National Security.
Section 10. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Henry J. Hyde,
House of Representatives Chairman on the Judiciary.
Section 11. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rep. Larry
Combest, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Section 12. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Trent Lott,
United States Senate Majority Leader.
Section 13 That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sen. Orin
Hatch, Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee.
Section 14. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sen. Jesse
Helms, Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Section 15. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sen. Arlen
Specter, Chairman Senate Intelligence Committee
Section 16. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to U. S. Senator
Barbara Boxer.
Section 17. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to U. S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein.
Section 18. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald.
Section 19. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of October 1996.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Helen S. Kawagoe, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
resolution, being Resolution. No. 96-096 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council
of said City at an adjourned regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the
22nd day of October, 1996, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Calas, Olaes, O'Neal, and Fajardo
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER& None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Mitoma
City Clerk, City o� Carso , California
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