Monthly Archives: May 2011

Madison, SD: City commission to discuss breed-neutral vicious dog ordinance, May 23

Posted on May 22, 2011 by | Comments Off

Madison, SD appears to be moving away from a proposed breed-specific law after receiving negative feedback from the public.

The revised proposal will be presented at the next council meeting, May 23, at 5:30 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 116 W Center Street, Madison, SD 57042. It does not appear to be breed-specific. Residents and locals, please attend the council meeting and show your support for a breed-neutral vicious dog ordinance!

Agenda page.
Contact page for city commissioners.

Please thank the city commissioners for moving toward a breed-neutral solution:

Gene Hexom, mayor.hexom@cityofmadisonsd.com
Scott Delzer, commissioner.delzer@cityofmadisonsd.com
Dick Ericsson, commissioner.ericsson@cityofmadisonsd.com
Karen Lembcke, commissioner.lembcke@cityofmadisonsd.com
Nicholas Abraham, commissioner.abraham@cityofmadisonsd.com

Email block for cut and paste:
mayor.hexom@cityofmadisonsd.com; commissioner.delzer@cityofmadisonsd.com; commissioner.ericsson@cityofmadisonsd.com; commissioner.lembcke@cityofmadisonsd.com; commissioner.abraham@cityofmadisonsd.com

All alerts for Madison: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22madison%2C+sd%22

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Lowell, MA: Council to consider BSL, May 24

Posted on May 22, 2011 by | 1 Comment

On May 24, Lowell, MA city council will hear a report from the Public Safety Committee regarding a proposed breed-specific ordinance. The city has been considering BSL for quite a while, and is expected to move forward with the proposed BSL. Locals are encouraged to communicate politely and respectfully with the council, to ask them to move away from the breed-specific laws that have failed in Boston and nearby communities.

The council meeting takes place on May 24 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA.

Online contact form for the Lowell, MA city council:
http://www.lowellma.gov/contact/council/
Richard Johnson, City Clerk, 375 Merrimack Street, 1st Floor, Room 31, Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-4161, voice
(978) 970-4162, fax
Council meeting minutes and agendas: http://www.lowellma.gov/govt

All alerts for Lowell: http://stopbsl.com/?s=lowell

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Webb City, MO: Council to consider breed ban, May 24

Posted on May 22, 2011 by | Comments Off

Webb City council will consider a ban on “pit bulls” (including Bull Terriers) during their May 24 council meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 200 S. Main Street.

Webb City official contact information
Kim DeMoss, City Clerk: 417-673-4651
John Biggs – Mayor, jbiggs@cableone.net [email addy may be incorrect]
Doug Goodall, goodunfur@yahoo.com
Ray Edwards
Don Darby
Gina Monson, gmonson@cableone.net
Jerry Fisher, Mayor Pro-Tem, j.l.fisher4454@sbcglobal.net
Donald Meredith, don.meredith@sbcglobal.net
Gene Mense, gmense@mcmcpapc.com
Brandon Wilson, bwilson@beijoplin.com

Email block for cut-and-paste (NOTE not all council members have e-mail):
jbiggs@cableone.net; goodunfur@yahoo.com; gmonson@cableone.net; j.l.fisher4454@sbcglobal.net; don.meredith@sbcglobal.net; gmense@mcmcpapc.com; bwilson@beijoplin.com

The agenda, including the proposed ban, may be viewed here: http://webbcitymo.org/Council%20Packet%205-24-11.pdf

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Cleveland, OH: Opportunity to repeal BSL

Posted on May 19, 2011 by | 7 Comments

Cleveland, OH, will consider a repeal of their breed-specific laws on June 1. Although I have not read the text of the proposal, I expect it still has restrictions on vicious dogs, and as such, “pit bulls” will still be restricted as vicious dogs in Cleveland until Ohio’s state law is finally changed. But this is nevertheless a step forward, and residents are encouraged to attend the meeting below to show support for the repeal of BSL. I will post additional details and issue a reminder as we get closer to the date.

Thanks to Jodi, Jean, and Dawn for getting the word out about this potential repeal.

On Monday, May 16th, Cleveland Councilman Matt Zone introduced an ordinance that will repeal Cleveland’s breed specific vicious dog law. It has been referred to the Safety Committee where it will be heard on June 1st. Councilman Zone asked for a big turn out to the committee meeting, so those that live in the area please consider attending. The meeting will be at:

Cleveland City Hall
601 Lakeside Ave. Rm 217
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
June 1, 10:00 am

A big THANK YOU to Jean Keating of the Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates for her hard work and expert input in helping Councilman Zone and Chief Animal Control Officer Baird put a sound breed neutral law together!

We are through step one, now we just need to get it out of the Safety Committee!

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Castlegar, BC, Canada: Council will not change pit bull bylaw

Posted on May 19, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Castlegar city council has decided not to make any changes to their breed-specific bylaw. Last month, Castlegar city council agreed to review their pit bull bylaw after being made aware that the prohibitive cost of owning a “pit bull” in Castlegar ($1000 annual registration fee) has discouraged people from moving to Castlegar, has discouraged resident “pit bull” owners from registering their dogs, and has been difficult for bylaw officers to enforce due to breed identification issues.

All alerts for Castlegar: http://stopbsl.com/?s=castlegar

CITY PIT BULL LICENSING FEE TO REMAIN $1,000

by Kyra Hoggan on 18 May 2011

Pitbull owners in Castlegar will not enjoy a reduction in the cost of dog licensing, as council voted Monday night to maintain the status quo.[...]

The bylaw was reviewed by council’s Public Safety committee at councillor Deb McIntosh’s request.

“It’s an ineffective bylaw,” she said. “We know there are pit bulls in the community, they’re just not being licensed, or they’re being licensed as some other breed. [...]

McIntosh voted against leaving the fee as-is, while the rest of council voted in favour.[...]

Full article retrieved 5/19/11 from http://castlegarsource.com/news/politics/city-pit-bull-licensing-fee-remain-1000-11501

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Madison, SD: Council moves toward breed-neutral ordinance revisions

Posted on May 17, 2011 by | Comments Off

Madison, SD appears to be moving away from a proposed breed-specific law after receiving negative feedback from the public. The revised proposal may be presented at the next council meeting, May 23, at 5:30 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 116 W Center Street, Madison, SD 57042.

All alerts for Madison: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22madison%2C+sd%22

City, residents hold discussion on dog behavior

By: CHUCK CLEMENT, Staff Reporter 05/16/2011

Dog owners argue that problems not limited to specific canine breed

About 25 persons attended Monday’s city commission meeting with most of the visitors interested in what typically serves as a highly-charged topic — the regulation of vicious and/or dangerous animals and the special regulation of pit bull dog breeds.

The Madison City Commission was reviewing two proposed ordinances dealing with prohibitions against vicious and diseased animals in proposed Ordinance 1506 and with registration and regulations regarding pit bull breeds in Ordinance 1507.[...]

The commissioners supported having Jencks revise the two proposed ordinances into one that would provide regulations for all dangerous and/or vicious animals. Jencks told the commissioners that he should have the amended ordinance ready for next Monday’s meeting and a first reading by the commissioners.[...]

Full article retrieved 5/17/11 from http://madisonet.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20461662&BRD=1302&PAG=461&dept_id=181987&rfi=6

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Rivière-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles borough, Montreal, Canada: BSL proposed

Posted on May 17, 2011 by | Comments Off

Thanks to Jodi and Mirelle for the heads up.

The Montreal borough of Rivière-des-Prairies – Pointe-aux-Trembles has proposed breed-specific regulations for “pit bulls.” The next borough meeting is June 7, at 19 h, at Centre Roussin, 12125, rue Notre-Dame East. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice opposition to the proposed breed-specific law.

Contact information for borough officials
chantal.rouleau@ville.montreal.qc.ca; giovanni.rapana@ville.montreal.qc.ca; caroline.bourgeois@ville.montreal.qc.ca; mariacalderone@ville.montreal.qc.ca; gilles.deziel@ville.montreal.qc.ca; mario.blanchet@ville.montreal.qc.ca; suzannedecarie@ville.montreal.qc.ca

Translated by Google Translate.

Rivière-des-Prairies wants crackdown

Agency QMI, 13/05/2011 8:19 p.m.

MONTREAL – The Borough of Rivière-des-Prairies – Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, intends to adopt new regulations to prevent attacks by dangerous dogs or potentially dangerous.

“The muzzle will be mandatory for the pitbull. To breed and crosses of pitbull dogs and potentially dangerous, “said Suzanne Décarie, city councilor of the district.[...]

View original article in French here: http://fr.canoe.ca/infos/quebeccanada/archives/2011/05/20110513-201959.html

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