In the interest of preventing nuclear war, reversing the economic impact of weapons spending, and safeguarding District of Columbia residents, and recognizing that civil defense cannot provide protection from nuclear destruction, it is by the electors declared the public policy of the District of Columbia to support:
(1) A mutual United States-Soviet Union nuclear weapons freeze as a first step toward arms reduction;
(2) Redirection of resources to job creation and human needs; and
(3) Avoidance of nuclear war, not futile preparation to withstand nuclear attack.
§ 7–2402. Establishment of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
§ 7–2403. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
§ 7–2404. Proposal for immediate negotiation.
Within 30 days of March 17, 1983, the Mayor shall propose to Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the President the immediate negotiation with the Soviet Union of a permanent, mutual freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of all nuclear weapons and their delivery systems.
