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Elgin, IL: Breed-neutral ordinance helping to reduce dog incidents

StopBSL — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:11:42 +0000

Elgin decided against BSL in early 2010. The early results seem positive, though it’s too early to say that their new breed-neutral ordinance has been a success. Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

New ordinance is helping to reduce dog incidents

September 6, 2010
By STEVEN ROSS JOHNSON stjohnson@stmedianetwork.com

ELGIN — It has been about three months since the city enacted a tougher animal-control ordinance designed to curb a growing number of dog-related incidents in recent years.

Although questions remain about whether the new rules will reduce the number of complaints against loose and dangerous dogs, city officials already have credited the ordinance with raising awareness by dog owners and the police officers charged with identifying violations.

Read the rest of the article here:

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/2678472,3_1_EL06_06DOGS_S1-100906.article

Filed under: Illinois, Non-BSL Passed

Elgin, IL: City leaders say BSL won’t be proposed again

StopBSL — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:19:29 +0000

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin

Shooting of pit bulls won’t affect Elgin ordinance

Law to remain nonspecific about dangerous breeds after attack

By Andrea L. Brown, Special to the Tribune
June 4, 2010

Prigge had vowed in March to revisit the ordinance if any pit bull attacks occurred, but he acknowledged this week that he doesn’t have the support on the council to revise the law.

Read the rest of the article here:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-elgin-pit-bull-update-20100604,0,5433579,full.story

Filed under: Illinois, Whispers of BSL

Elgin, IL: BSL likely to be proposed again

StopBSL — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:07:43 +0000

Councilman Prigge renews his crusade against all “pit bulls” and their owners due to the irresponsibility of a few. Upon passage of a non-breed-specific ordinance back in March, Prigge stated he would reintroduce BSL if another “pit bull” attacked. Was there going to be another “pit bull” bite in Elgin? Of course. There were probably quite a few non-”pit bull” attacks since then as well, but that doesn’t seem to concern Prigge.

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il
Next city council meeting: June 9. Council meetings take place begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the Centre’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL.

Contact information for city council:

City of Elgin, Illinois
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
150 Dexter Ct., 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL 60120-5570
Phone: 847-931-5660
Fax: 847-931-6027
robertson_d@cityofelgin.org

Edward Schock, Mayor, mayor@cityofelgin.org
Council Members:
Richard Dunne, rdunne@cityofelgin.org
Robert Gilliam, gilliam_r@cityofelgin.org
David Kaptain, kaptain_d@cityofelgin.org
John Prigge, prigge_j@cityofelgin.org
F. John Steffen, steffen_j@cityofelgin.org
Mike Warren, warren_m@cityofelgin.org

Officers kill two pit bulls after boy attacked in Elgin

By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
5/30/2010 12:24 PM

Will Elgin leaders reconsider stricter laws for pit bulls and their owners?

That’s one question that has been raised after a weekend incident in which officers shot and killed two loose pit bull dogs after one bit a 9-year-old boy in front of about 100 people at the fountain at Festival Park….

In March, Elgin councilmen enacted a new law classifying any dog that attacks another animal or human as “dangerous,” triggering a number of added regulations for the owner of such an animal.

Full story retrieved May 31, 2010 from http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=384671

Filed under: Illinois, Whispers of BSL

Elgin, IL: Councilman says pit bull laws inevitable

StopBSL — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:24:45 +0000

Terms expire in 2011:
Edward Schock, Mayor, originally voted for BSL
David Kaptain, voted against BSL
F. John Steffen, voted against BSL
Mike Warren, originally voted for BSL

Terms expire in 2013:
Richard Dunne, voted against BSL
Robert Gilliam, originally voted for BSL
John Prigge, major force behind BSL

Something to keep in mind when you’re at the polls this year and in 2012.

Elgin councilman says pit bull laws inevitable

By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Published: 3/16/2010 12:39 PM | Updated: 3/16/2010 12:44 PM

[...]John Prigge, an Elgin councilman who pushed for a grandfathered pit bull ban … predicted a serious incident would occur this year.

And that, Prigge told the South West Area Neighbors group Monday night, would give himself and three other council members reason to revisit and pass pit bull-only laws….

Full story retrieved March 16, 2010 from http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=366341

Filed under: BSL Defeated, Illinois, Whispers of BSL

Elgin, IL: Elgin toughens pet law, won’t target pit bulls

StopBSL — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:16:56 +0000

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

Elgin toughens pet law, won’t target pit bulls

March 11, 2010
By MIKE DANAHEY mdanahey@stmedianetwork.com

ELGIN — The city council unanimously adopted a tougher animal control ordinance Wednesday night, but without the bite of suggested pit bull-specific regulations….

Now, all of the modified rules will apply only to any dog that a hearing officer or court deems to be dangerous or vicious….

The new rules also give police more tools to address how people treat their dogs….

Mayor Ed Schock complimented pit bull owners on how they conducted themselves during the debate on the issue….

Full story retrieved March 11, 2010 from http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/2096536,3_1_EL11_06COUNCIL_S1-100311.article

Additional article: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=365174

Filed under: BSL Defeated, Illinois

Elgin, IL reminder: Final vote on BSL, March 10

StopBSL — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:59:07 +0000

Elgin city council will take a final vote on BSL on March 10. Council meetings take place at 6 p.m. and are held at the Centre’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL.

The last vote by city council will likely be a formality, unless someone changes their mind.

Please continue to send persuasive, intelligent correspondence to council members, and please remember to thank the three council members who voted against the ordinance (noted below).

City of Elgin, Illinois
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
150 Dexter Ct., 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL 60120-5570
Phone: 847-931-5660
Fax: 847-931-6027
robertson_d@cityofelgin.org

Edward Schock, Mayor, mayor@cityofelgin.org (For the ordinance, owns a German Shepherd)
Council Members:
Richard Dunne, rdunne@cityofelgin.org (Against the ordinance)
Robert Gilliam, gilliam_r@cityofelgin.org (For the ordinance)
David Kaptain, kaptain_d@cityofelgin.org (Against the ordinance)
John Prigge, prigge_j@cityofelgin.org (Original proposer of ordinance, voted for it)
F. John Steffen, steffen_j@cityofelgin.org (Against the ordinance)
Mike Warren, warren_m@cityofelgin.org (For the ordinance)

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

Filed under: BSL Proposed, Illinois

Elgin, IL: Crowd protests against proposed BSL

StopBSL — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:24:55 +0000

Notice where the “academic support” for BSL comes from in this article.

Defending the pit bull

Crowd protests Elgin’s proposed breed-specific regulations

March 7, 2010
By MIKE DANAHEY mdanahey@stmedianetwork.com

ELGIN — [M]ore than 50 people, many of them with walking with their pets, marched to show their displeasure with proposed breed-specific regulations that would clamp down on pit bulls….

Some protestors Saturday … said [the plan] might amount to a de facto pit bull ownership ban, which would fly in the face of the state’s law forbidding breed-specific bans….

[Opposition to the breed-specific parts of the proposed ordinance] is shared by the Humane Society of the United States, the Burr Ridge-based Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, and the Schaumburg-based American Veterinary Medical Association….

Still, there is some academic support for efforts such as Elgin’s. Alan Beck, Professor and Director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, feels that, based on data and studies, there is a need for special rules for pit bulls.

Contacted last week, Beck mentioned the Web site dogsbite.org….

Full story retrieved March 7, 2010 from http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/2088034,defending_pitbulls_el030710.article

Filed under: BSL Proposed, Community Initiatives, Illinois

Elgin, IL: Elgin softens stance on pit bulls (final vote on March 10)

StopBSL — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:20:00 +0000

It’s still BSL and it still carries all the flaws and perils of any legislation based on subjective assessment of a dog’s body shape.

Word from a resident at the last city council meeting is that Councilman Prigge is already encouraging residents to “turn in” their neighbors’ dogs. A rally organized by opponents of the pit bull rules is set for 9 a.m. Saturday outside city hall.

The council meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in the Heritage Ballroom at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin.

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

Elgin softens stance on pit bulls

By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff

Calling it a compromise, Elgin leaders have toned down a new batch of laws aimed at controlling pit bulls….

Under the proposed changes, pit bulls will still be declared “dangerous dogs” and violators of the lengthy ordinance still face fines of $1,000….

Full article retrieved March 4, 2010 from http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=363639

Another article can be read here: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/elgin/2084506,Elgin-dog-law-more-changes_EL030410.article

Filed under: BSL Proposed, Illinois

Elgin, IL update: BSL passes first vote

StopBSL — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:50:55 +0000

The final vote on the proposed ordinance will be March 10. The last vote by city council will likely be a formality, unless someone changes their mind.

Please continue to send persuasive, intelligent correspondence to council members, and please remember to thank the three council members who voted against the ordinance (noted below).

City of Elgin, Illinois
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
150 Dexter Ct., 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL 60120-5570
Phone: 847-931-5660
Fax: 847-931-6027
robertson_d@cityofelgin.org

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

Pit bull crackdown ‘like racism against dogs’

Elgin council advances tough restrictions on pit bulls

February 25, 2010
By MIKE DANAHEY mdanahey@stmedianetwork.com

By a 4-3 vote, the Elgin City Council Wednesday night approved moving along an amended animal control ordinance that puts tough restrictions on owners of pit bulls, which would be labeled “dangerous dogs.”…

The amended ordinance would put strict requirements on pit bull owners, and those not following the new rules would face fines of $1,000 or more….

Full article retrieved Feb. 25, 2010 from http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/2069319,3_1_EL25_06COUNCIL_S1-100225.article

Another article: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=361843&src=5

Filed under: BSL Proposed, Illinois

Elgin, IL: BSL on agenda, Feb 24

StopBSL — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:34:35 +0000

Thanks to Jodi for this alert:

An alert was initially issued for Elgin, Illinois in June 2009. There’s been some back and forth as to whether or not breed specific regulations were, in fact, being considered. Its important to note that Elgin is a “home rule” city.

The amended animal control ordinance is Item “F” on the city council agenda for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Council meetings take place begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the Centre’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL.

Accordingly, please send your POLITE AND RESPECTFUL opposition to the Elgin city officials TODAY. Contact information and links to a previous news story and council minutes are below.

Jodi Preis
Bless the Bullys
www.blessthebullys.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

City of Elgin, Illinois
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
150 Dexter Ct., 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL 60120-5570
Phone: 847-931-5660
Fax: 847-931-6027
robertson_d@cityofelgin.org

City Manager Sean Stegall, roder_n@cityofelgin.org
Edward Schock, Mayor, mayor@cityofelgin.org
Council Members:
Richard Dunne, rdunne@cityofelgin.org
Robert Gilliam, gilliam_r@cityofelgin.org
David Kaptain, kaptain_d@cityofelgin.org
John Prigge, prigge_j@cityofelgin.org
F. John Steffen, steffen_j@cityofelgin.org
Mike Warren, warren_m@cityofelgin.org

Item F on tomorrow’s council agenda:
http://www.cityofelgin.org/archives/32/2-24-10%20COW%20Agenda.pdf

Previous alerts for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin%2C+il

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=361149&src=5

Elgin looks to beef up pit bull laws

by Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Published: 2/23/2010 12:01 AM

Elgin city leaders are considering rules that will require pit bull owners to: pay $100 for a three-year registration of their dogs; have $500,000 worth of insurance; and have their pets leashed and muzzled when they are being walked.

Violators could receive a $1,000 fine if they do not comply with the proposed laws that automatically deem pitbulls “dangerous” dogs….

The earliest the city council can approve these new laws is at the March 10 meeting. Public comments will be limited to 30 minutes Wednesday.If passed, pit bull owners will have until June 1 to register their dogs.

Filed under: BSL Proposed, Illinois