NEW: Nike Ban on Agenda for North Smithfield Town Council Meeting UPDATED

NEW: Nike Ban on Agenda for North Smithfield Town Council Meeting UPDATED

The North Smithfield Town Council is set to take up an agenda item Monday evening that would ban the purchase of Nikes by the town. 

On the meeting agenda under "New Business" is a resolution put forth by Council President John Beauregard.

"Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resolution Requesting the School Committee and All Municipal Departments to Refrain from Purchasing Nike Products."

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In early September, Nike launched an ad campaign with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, with the tagline, "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

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"The resolution is a request -- it is not a demand the town not purchase Nike, or the school department not purchase Nike," said Beauregard Monday morning. "I'm requesting that they do it -- if they chose to go forward and do it, there won't be any repercussions. It's simply a request." 

"The reason I'm doing it is the person Nike has to put forward to represent their company has a great deal of disdain for police," said Beauregard. "He's worn socks depicting the police as pigs." 

According to Beauregard's bio posted to his campaign Facebook page in 2016, he is a graduate of Woonsocket High School and URI, and served on the Rhode Island State Police for 25 years. 

"In 2015 I retired as a Lieutenant and was the Night Executive Officer. During my career I received a number of awards and commendations," wrote Beuregard. "I want to continue in public service because that is what I love to do. I have more to give and believe I can help our Town. I will bring the same pride and devotion to duty with me on the council that I brought to work every day while on the State Police."

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The Washington Post this week reported, "Amid uproar, Louisiana mayor rescinds order banning Nike products in wake of Kaepernick ad:"

"The mayor of Kenner, La., a suburb of New Orleans, wanted to take a stand against those NFL players who choose not to during the national anthem. So after Nike announced on Labor Day that Colin Kaepernick would be the face of a new ad campaign honoring the iconic “Just Do It” slogan, Mayor Ben Zahn issued an order banning local booster clubs in Kenner from purchasing Nike apparel for use at public recreation facilities. The decision was met with immediate and fierce opposition from city residents as well as many around the country.

Whether Zahn heard his constituents or was more worried about the potential legal ramifications, the mayor rescinded his order Wednesday."