September 23rd, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Following the lead of the state, the Cumberland City Council this week voted to repeal a local ordinance that prohibits the carrying of a concealed firearm inside city limits. In July, citing the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a  New York law requiring residents to show they need to carry concealed weapons, Governor Larry Hogan  directed State Police to halt enforcement of a similar requirement in Maryland. This week the City Council officially took action to follow suit- repealing the local amendment by a 3-1 vote.  Mayor Ray Morriss said the repeal is to see Cumberland’s regulations keep in step with state law- calling it a formality. Although no one from the public voiced opinions either way- two council members expressed opposition. Council woman Laurie Marchini said she would like to see some community dialogue on the growing problem of gun violence…

Councilman Eugene Frazier also has some concerns…