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Fremont, OH update: Dog law discussion continues at council (BSL under consideration)

StopBSL — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:29 +0000

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Remember: Ohio state law already considers pit bulls to be “vicious” dogs, with special regulations for owners.

Dog law discussion continues at council

BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • November 20, 2009

FREMONT — No decision was made Thursday regarding pit bulls and other dog breeds in the city, but the consensus from residents and city officials is that owners should be responsible for their dogs.

Several residents voiced their opinions and talked about their experiences with pit bulls and other breeds during the laws, rules and ordinance committee meeting before City Council met. This was the third city discussion of the topic.[...]

Full article retrieved 11/20/09 from http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911200310

Posted in Ohio, Whispers of BSL

Fremont, OH update: Council hears about other dog laws

StopBSL — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:38:08 +0000

BSL is still under consideration in Fremont. A third public meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.

Previous alerts on Fremont, OH: http://stopbsl.com/?s=fremont%2C+oh

Fremont Law Director Bob Hart, who is pushing for the ban: 419-334-2908

City Councilmembers’ Contact Info:
Mike Koebel, 419-334-4231 home, 419-332-5300 work
Jim Melle, jmelle@fremontohio.org
Larry Jackson, ljackson@fremontohio.org
O. Duane Simmons, odsimmons@fremontohio.org
Rick Root, rroot@fremontohio.org
Jim Weaver, jweaver@fremontohio.org
Karen Wagner, pwags43@yahoo.com
Don Nalley, nalley1stward@aol.com

Council hears about other dog laws

BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • November 6, 2009

FREMONT — City hall was once again packed Thursday night as residents came to hear more about what other states and municipalities are doing about vicious dogs. City officials want to gather information to decide whether to enact a dog policy here.[...]

Full article retrieved 11/7/09 from http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091106/NEWS01/911060305

Posted in BSL Proposed, Ohio

Fremont, OH: Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls

weigoba — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:45:05 +0000

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Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls

Police chief, dog advocates weigh in

BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • October 16, 2009

FREMONT — City hall was packed Thursday night to hear Fremont police Chief Tim Wiersma, Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates’ Jean Keating and Sandusky County’s deputy dog warden Gina Halbisen debate pit bulls.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091016/NEWS01/910160307

Posted in BSL Proposed, Ohio

Fremont, OH reminder: City council to discuss possible “pit bull” ban, October 15

StopBSL — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:44:25 +0000

Fremont City Council will meet October 15, 6:30 p.m., at city hall to discuss “what to do about pit bulls in the city.”

Previous alert: http://stopbsl.com/2009/09/23/fremont-oh-pit-bull-ban-suggested/

Fremont Law Director Bob Hart, who is pushing for the ban: 419-334-2908

The following statement from the article is not correct: “At an August council meeting, City Law Director Bob Hart said the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of regulating pit bulls.” I do not know whether it was the journalist’s error or the law director’s error, but the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled in favor of regulating pit bulls. The U.S. Supreme Court has never even heard such a case. The reference may possibly be to an Ohio Supreme Court ruling.

Fremont group opposes breed-specific laws

BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • October 12, 2009

FREMONT — A group of citizens gathered Sunday afternoon to learn more about why breed-specific laws for dogs don’t work.

Locals gathered at 521 White Road to voice their concerns about the possibility of pit bulls being regulated by the city.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/12/09 from http://www.thenews-messenger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091012/NEWS01/910120306

Posted in Ohio, Whispers of BSL

Fremont, OH: Pit bull ban suggested

StopBSL — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:09:48 +0000

Nothing official has been proposed. However, city councilmembers are discussing the possibility of a ban on “pit bulls” in Fremont. Remember: the state of Ohio already considers all “pit bulls” to be legally classified as “vicious dogs.”

There will be a town meeting on the issue at City Hall on October 15 at 6:30 PM.

Fremont Law Director Bob Hart, who is pushing for the ban: 419-334-2908

A transcript of the city council meeting can be found here: http://mypetrescueblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/town-hall-meeting-on-pit-bull-ban-in.html

Posted in BSL Proposed, Ohio