While a possible war would be overseas, the effect will be felt a lot closer to home.

The DeKalb City Councial will discuss a resolution against the possible United States attack on Iraq lacking United Nations approval.

The resolution will be brought up by the DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice and is a nationwide effort. So far, 46 cities across the nation have approved the resolution, including Chicago.

Third Ward Alderman Steve Kapitan will present the resolution to the council.

Kapitan said the resolution is a way to ask President George Bush and his administration to work with the U.N.

Cecile Meyer, a member of the DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice, said the U.S shouldn’t get into it alone, and should wait until inspections are over.

“They should then make a decision on whether acts are necessary,” Meyer said.

She added that the U.S. would be a terrible example for other countries if it took action without guidance of the U.N.

“They would think, if the U.S. did it, why can’t we?” Meyer said.

First Ward Alderman Andy Small said he would have no problem signing the resolution and letting the U.N. inspectors do their job.

“Everyone has a wide difference of opinion,” Small said. “It will probably be a split vote.”

Seventh Ward Alderman Joe Sosnowski said he was not for the resolution.

“I would say that I trust our country leaders to make that kind of decision,” he said. “We don’t have all the information. A lot can change.”

Fifth Ward Alderman Patrick Conboy said he also had some concerns about the resolution. He said by being elected to city council, he didn’t think he would have to deal with international matters.

“I’m struggling with the appropriateness of being involved,” he said. “I’m not yet in a good confidence level.”

Kapitan said the council deals with these types of matters very infrequently. The last time they did was because of the conflict in Afghanistan.

He also said the war can affect the city because there are people here who volunteered to be a part of the military and can be sent overseas.

This resolution is slightly different than other agreed upon resolutions. Cities like Chicago and Evanston agreed that they are against the war on Iraq, period.

If approved, the resolution will be sent to state representatives to show their opposition to the possible war.

Small recommended that citizens should also contact state representatives and voice their opinions.

“They’re the ones pulling the strings,” Small said.

The city council will meet at 7 p.m. today at council chambers, 200 S. Fourth St.