MISHAWAKA — Gun rights activists from across the state are speaking out about a proposed ordinance in Mishawaka. Monday night the Common Council will hear from the public about a plan to ban guns from City Hall.

Mishawaka Mayor Jeff Rea says he has never received so many phone calls on one issue before. At least two gun rights activists' websites have posted the mayor's telephone number. They are asking members to voice their concern about the ordinance. So far only a handful of the calls the mayor has received have been from people in Mishawaka.

City Attorney Cory Hamel is also fielding calls. He says Mishawaka is the only city government in the state that does not ban guns from city hall.

About a month ago a man brought a gun and a billy club into City Hall and it sparked some conversation among the employees.

Right now, they are not allowed to ask anyone who brings a gun in to leave; this ordinance would give them that right.

"We are not imposing any penalty, we are not imposing fines, we're not imposing any jail time or anything like that. The most that the city could do is tell you to leave the building," Hamel explained.

Members of the NRA have been calling the mayor to voice their concerns.

"I think that what is so frustrating is that they've threatened me with my political future, my career. They've said they will bring the wrath of the NRA down on me. That I'll never hold another elected office. I was elected to make decisions I think are best for citizens and my employees. I think this is a good decision and I think I'll speak in favor of this tonight at the council meeting," said Rea.

The ordinance would also protect the city police department, the Battell Center, and the Mishawaka Utilities home office.

There are no plans for metal detectors or security guards.

Indiana State Representative Jackie Walorski opposes the proposal. She says instead of protecting employees, it puts them in danger because they can't have a weapon if someone with ill intent comes into the building.

The Common Council meeting starts at 7 p.m. We will have a crew there and will bring you complete coverage on WSBT News at 11.