Ahead of No Kings Day, the King's Nobles are Getting Nervous

"WHEREAS, the events that are occurring or could occur in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities, in the State of Missouri, have created or may create conditions of distress and hazards to the safety, welfare, and property of the citizens and visitors of the communities beyond the capacities of local jurisdictions and other established agencies;"

"WHEREAS, the rule of law must be maintained in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities, in the State of Missouri, for the protection, safety, welfare, and property of the citizens, visitors, and businesses of those communities; and WHEREAS, additional resources of the State of Missouri are or may be needed to help relieve the conditions of distress and hazard to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities;"

"WHEREAS, the conditions necessary to declare the existence of an emergency pursuant to Chapter 44, RSMo, are found to exist due to the potential of civil unrest; and WHEREAS, an invocation of the provisions of sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, is necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of the State of Missouri; and WHEREAS, in consultation with community leaders, public safety officials, and emergency preparedness officials, I have determined that the following actions are necessary and appropriate to provide for the safety and welfare of Missouri's citizens, visitors, private property, and businesses."

Citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and protest, and the State is committed to protecting lawful constitutional rights. Events occurring or that could occur in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other communities have created or may create distress and hazards to safety, welfare, and property beyond local capacities. The rule of law must be maintained for protection of citizens, visitors, and businesses. Additional state resources may be needed to relieve distress and hazard. Conditions necessary to declare an emergency under Chapter 44, RSMo, are found to exist due to potential civil unrest, and consultation with community and public safety leaders led to actions aimed at safety and welfare.

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