Monthly Archives: August 2010

Barstow, CA: Breed-specific MSN a possibility

Posted on August 24, 2010 by | Comments Off

Online contact form: http://user.govoutreach.com/barstow/
City Council Member Timothy Silva, tsilva@barstowca.org
City Council Member Tim Saenz, tsaenz@barstowca.org
City Council Member Willie Hailey Sr., whailey@barstowca.org
Mayor Pro Tem Julie Hackbarth-McIntyre, jmcintyre@barstowca.org
City Manager Richard Rowe, rrowe@barstowca.org

Barstow may consider mandatory spay, neuter law

August 23, 2010 10:10 AM
JESSICA CEJNAR, Staff Writer

BARSTOW • A consultant working with Barstow to update its vicious-dog ordinance recommends that the city consider a mandatory spay-and-neuter law. But whether that law would require all dog owners to fix their animals or only to pit bull owners is up to city officials, he says.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/barstow-21287-spay-consider.html

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Lynn, MA: Mayor delays action on BSL

Posted on August 24, 2010 by | Comments Off

The mayor is still deciding whether to pass or veto the breed-specific law recently approved by city council.

Previous alerts for Lynn: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22lynn%2C+ma%22

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, mchalmers@ci.lynn.ma.us
781-598-4000

Kennedy delays action on muzzle ordinance

LYNN – Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy will wait until after Sept. 7, when the City Council is slated to give a proposed pit bull ordinance a final review, to finish legal research into the proposal and decide if she will sign or veto it.

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http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/08/21/news/news05.txt

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Colerain Township, OH: Whispers of BSL

Posted on August 21, 2010 by | 4 Comments

The next regular meeting of the Colerain Township Board of Trustees is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Colerain Township administrative offices, 4200 Springdale Road, Colerain Township, Ohio 45251
Phone: (513) 385-7500
Fax: (513) 245-6503

Dennis Deters, Trustee, ddeters@coleraintwp.org
Jeff Ritter, Trustee, jritter@coleraintwp.org
Joe Wolterman, Trustee, jwolterman@coleraintwp.org
Jim Reuter, Township Law Director, jereuter@aol.com , Fax: (513) 521-8401

Colerain Twp. may impose restrictions on pit bulls

Jennie Key • jkey@communitypress.com • August 20, 2010

Colerain Township may begin talking about putting some teeth into a pit bull ordinance…. Deters said he knows the owners of the breed can be passionate, but the dogs can be dangerous. He said the township should investigate whether tighter regulations are required for the safety of residents. He said he’s asked Colerain Township Law Director James Reuter and Police Chief Dan Meloy to be ready to discuss the issue at the township’s first meeting in September.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/20100820/NEWS/8200343/Colerain-Twp-may-impose-restrictions-on-pit-bulls

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Lynn, MA: Mayor to sign or veto BSL by Aug 20

Posted on August 19, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Lynn: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22lynn%2C+ma%22

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, mchalmers@ci.lynn.ma.us
781-598-4000

Kennedy to sign or reject pit bull ordinance by Friday

By Thor Jourgensen / The Daily Item
Thursday, August 19, 2010

LYNN – Before she signs a pit bull muzzle ordinance as soon as this Friday, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy wants to know if the proposed law poses legal pitfalls by focusing on a specific dog breed.

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http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/08/19/news/news01.txt

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Point Pleasant, WV: Pit bull ban defeated

Posted on August 17, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Point Pleasant: http://stopbsl.com/?s=point+pleasant

Pit Bull Ban Falls Flat in Point Pleasant

Posted: 10:58 PM Aug 16, 2010
Reporter: Carrie Cline
Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Council ultimately voted to defeat the ordinance to ban pit bull breeds, while also amending a proposal to grandfather in all existing pit bulls in town.

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http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/100817139.html

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Point Pleasant, WV reminder: Breed ban being considered

Posted on August 15, 2010 by | 4 Comments

The next Point Pleasant city council meeting takes place on August 16, 7:00 6:30 PM, at City Hall, 400 Viand Street. The breed ban IS on the agenda for FINAL vote. If approved, existing “pit bulls” will be allowed to remain in the city, but no new “pit bulls” will be permitted. (Thanks, Jo, for this information.)

It is not known at this time whether the proposed “pit bull” ban (no grandfather clause) is on the agenda for this meeting; however, this is an opportunity for locals to voice their opinions about the proposal.

Previous alerts and info for Point Pleasant: http://stopbsl.com/?s=point+pleasant

Mayor Brian Billings, mayor@ptpleasantwv.org
City Clerk Amber Tatterson, cityclerk@ptpleasantwv.org

City Council quick list
gcotton.council@ptpleasantwv.org, mbonecutter.council@ptpleasantwv.org, rdoeffinger.council@ptpleasantwv.org, bpark.council@ptpleasantwv.org, ehunt.council@ptpleasantwv.org, lsmith.council@ptpleasantwv.org, sjuniper.council@ptpleasantwv.org, bbrown.council@ptpleasantwv.org

City Council Contact Page: http://www.ptpleasantwv.org/Main_Pages/Directory/city_of_point_pleasant_council.htm (Two council members do not have e-mail)

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Batesville, AR: Pit bull ban proposed

Posted on August 13, 2010 by | 7 Comments

Edit 8/15: The proposal has been tabled for some changes. It is unknown at this time when the next reading will be. The next council meeting (Aug. 24) is an opportunity for locals to voice their opinions about the proposal.

This ordinance may be passed at the next council meeting, on August 24. There is no grandfather clause; “pit bull” owners must get rid of their dogs within 60 days of the ordinance’s passing.

Contact info for city officials:
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor, mayor@cityofbatesville.com
Tommy Bryant, Ward #1, Position #1, w1p1@cityofbatesville.com
Margarett Henley, Ward #1, Position #2, w1p2@cityofbatesville.com
David Shetron, Ward #2, Position #1, w2p1@cityofbatesville.com
Douglas Matthews, Ward #2, Position #2, w2p2@cityofbatesville.com
Fred Krug, Ward #3, Position #1, w3p1@cityofbatesville.com
Richard O’Neal, Ward #3, Position #2, w3p2@cityofbatesville.com
Davy Insell, Ward #4, Position #1, w4p1@cityofbatesville.com
Matt McDonald, Ward #4, Position #2, mailto:w4p2@cityofbatesville.com

Batesville City Council proposes pit bull ban

Posted: Aug 13, 2010 6:39 PM CDT

BATESVILLE, AR (KAIT) – It’s been said “a dog’s bark is worse than its bite,” but that’s not the case when it comes to pit bulls. Now, one Region 8 town wants to ban the breed! … Krug says if the ordinance passes, it will go into effect within two weeks. If a pet owner is caught with a pit bull they will be fined and issued a citation.

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http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12978373

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