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Trussville, AL reminder: Breed ban may be discussed or voted on, Dec 27

Posted on December 26, 2011 by | Comments Off

The proposed breed ban may be up for a vote as early as the December 27 council meeting, 6:00 PM, Trussville City Hall, 131 Main Street.

Contact information for Trussville city officials
City Hall, 131 Main Street, P. O. Box 159, Trussville, Alabama 35173
Tel (205) 655-7478
Fax (205) 655-7487
Mayor Eugene (Gene) A. Melton, Mayor@trussville.org
Council members have not made public their email addresses (if they have one). Phone contact info can be found here: http://www.trussville.org/content.asp?ID=89212

All alerts for Trussville: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22trussville%22

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Trussville, AL: Breed ban proposed

Posted on December 14, 2011 by | 1 Comment

The proposed breed ban may be up for a vote as early as the December 27 council meeting, 6:00 PM, Trussville City Hall, 131 Main Street.

Contact information for Trussville city officials
City Hall, 131 Main Street, P. O. Box 159, Trussville, Alabama 35173
Tel (205) 655-7478
Fax (205) 655-7487
Mayor Eugene (Gene) A. Melton, Mayor@trussville.org
Council members have not made public their email addresses (if they have one). Phone contact info can be found here: http://www.trussville.org/content.asp?ID=89212

Trussville proposes ordinace [sic] to ban pit bulls

Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:52 PM CST
By Alan Collins

TRUSSVILLE, AL (WBRC) – The city of Trussville is looking at a proposed amendment ordinance to ban pitt bulls from the city. [...]

The proposed ordinance says it would be unlawful to have a pit bull in Trussville. Current owners will be grandfathered in. Their dogs must be on a leash, secured or locked in a pen, and there should be a sign on their property saying “Beware of Dog.” [...]

The ordinance could be up for a vote in two weeks. Mayor Melton says it could be carried over to January.

Full article retrieved 12/14/11 from http://www.myfoxal.com/story/16326251/trussville-proposes-ordinace-to-ban-pit-bulls

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Great Falls, MT: Resident asks for stronger animal ordinance, mentions BSL

Posted on December 11, 2011 by | Comments Off

A resident of Great Falls, MT, has asked the city commission for “mechanisms to hold the owners of pit bulls accountable.” The resident goes on to say that all dog owners should be responsible for controlling their dogs, and on that point we agree. (See full article here: http://www.krtv.com/news/increase-in-reported-dog-attacks-in-great-falls/ )

Nothing official has been proposed at this time. Residents and locals of Great Falls may wish to join the dialogue about irresponsible dog ownership that is currently taking place in order to ensure that any solutions that the city commission proposes, if any, are breed-neutral, effective, and reasonable. The next city commission meeting is December 20 at 7:00 PM.

If you wish to correspond with commissioners, please be respectful and helpful, and offer reasonable nondiscriminatory solutions for their consideration. Contact forms for each city commissioner can be found here:
http://www.greatfallsmt.net/people_offices/boards_commissions/com_members.php

Thanks to Jo for the heads up!

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Waterloo, IA: Whispers of BSL

Posted on September 22, 2011 by | Comments Off

Thanks to Jodi for this heads up! We fully agree—Waterloo residents, please speak up now to ensure that Waterloo council makes breed-neutral choices.

A resident of Waterloo, Iowa has requested the city council revise its animal control ordinance in the wake of a dog-on-dog attack. One of the requested revisions is a ban on “pit bulls” in the city limits.

Read more at Bless the Bullys: http://blessthebullys.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/residents-of-waterloo-iowa-take-an-active-role-in-your-community/

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Oktibbeha County, MS: Public hearing on vicious dog ordinance, Sept 13

Posted on September 11, 2011 by | Comments Off

Update 9/20/11: Great news! The proposed ordinance under consideration is NOT breed-specific. Thanks to Anita for keeping StopBSL updated!

Thanks to Anita for this information!

The County Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed dog ordinance on September 13 at 10:00 AM in the old Courthouse, 2nd Floor. The county currently does not have a leash law or dangerous/vicious dog ordinance.

The official proposal has not been publicized yet, and it is unclear at this time whether the proposal will be breed-specific or breed-neutral. Some residents and the news media have expressed concerns about specific breeds. StopBSL suggests that county locals and residents attend the public hearing to determine whether the proposal is breed-specific and to guide public discussion away from breed-specific measures if BSL is brought up.

Previous alerts for Oktibbeha County: http://stopbsl.com/?s=oktibbeha

StopBSL would like to request assistance from locals and residents in the county to help keep an eye on the situation in Oktibbeha. The board’s agendas and minutes are not posted online, and news coverage hasn’t been the most reliable source. We would appreciate information about whether the proposal is breed-specific, whether the public asks for BSL during the public hearing, and whether the county board seems receptive to BSL.

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Oktibbeha County, MS: Council asks for public comment on vicious dog ordinance, Sept 6

Posted on September 5, 2011 by | Comments Off

Oktibbeha County, MS, intends to schedule public hearings to gather local input about a possible dangerous/vicious dog ordinance. Though they do not have an official proposal ready for discussion, the county board also expects to take public comment and suggestions during the September 6 board meeting.

The county currently does not have a leash law or dangerous/vicious dog ordinance. It is not clear at this time exactly what kind of law residents will request. However, StopBSL feels that there is a possibility that the residents at the Sept 6 board meeting will request BSL or a breed ban.

Fortunately, the county board does not seem inclined toward breed-specific measures—but nevertheless, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors could probably use some public encouragement to maintain a breed-neutral course. To contact the Board of Supervisors, call the County Administrator’s office at 662-323-1520 (a few supervisors have email; for details visit http://www.oktibbehacountyms.org/government/index.htm).

VERY important: keep correspondence respectful and informational; the county board has not expressed interest in breed-specific laws and several board members have made statements against breed-based discrimination. Please commend them and encourage them to continue thinking this way.

Oktibbeha to schedule public hearing for vicious animal ordinance

DAVID MILLER
SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 10:20:00 PM

STARKVILLE — In anticipation of public pressure to adopt a vicious animal ordinance, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors plans to schedule public hearings about the issue at Tuesday’s meeting.

Following a pit bull attack on two children on Self Creek Road on Aug. 13, the board has studied ordinances in Pontotoc and Lowndes counties. [...]

County Administrator Don Posey said there isn’t a special hearing to discuss a possible ordinance for Tuesday’s meeting, though citizens can express concerns during the usual public comments portion of the meeting.[...]

Read more: http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=12825#ixzz1X6fpZFhT

StopBSL would like to request assistance from locals and residents in the county to help keep an eye on the situation in Oktibbeha. The board’s agendas and minutes are not posted online, and news coverage hasn’t been the most reliable source. Ideally, a resident or local could make a special effort to stay in contact with the Chancery Clerk or the County Board of Supervisors in order to stay on top of developments.

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Marshalltown, IA: Resident wants breed ban reinstated

Posted on September 3, 2011 by | 2 Comments

A resident in Marshalltown says the town should have a ban on “pit bulls.” The town actually did have a ban a few years ago, but the ban was repealed.

There’s nothing official on the table, town officials haven’t said anything to suggest they are supportive of a ban, and this may just be one person talking, so if you choose to send correspondence to town officials, please make sure it is encouraging and respectfully supportive of officials’ decision to repeal the ban and to promote breed equality.

The council meets most weeks on Monday afternoon at 5:30. Meetings are usually held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Carnegie building addition at 10 W. State St.

Find officials’ contact info here:
http://ci.marshalltown.ia.us/static/departments/mayor/local_officials.php

Owner Wants Pit Bull Ban After Attack On Freckles

POSTED: 7:38 am CDT September 2, 2011

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A Marshalltown woman wants pit bulls banned after a vicious attack on her dog.[...]

“All the little towns around have banned pit bulls and i don’t know why Marshalltown doesn’t,” said [resident] Davis.

The city did have a ban on pit bulls several years ago, but Heidi Drager [of the Animal Rescue League] said it was changed to not single out one breed.

“They are the main dog we have problems with,” said Drager. “But that doesn’t make them a bad breed. It’s just they’re a very powerful dog that needs to be handled appropriately.” [...]

Full article retrieved 9/3/11 from http://www.kcci.com/news/29059892/detail.html

StopBSL does not intend to track Marshalltown unless it develops into something more serious. Please correspond respectfully and with the assumption that the town council is on your side (not supportive of BSL and does not intend to introduce BSL).

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