Auburn, CA: Councilman proposes pitbull ordinance

Important to note: California state law prohibits breed-specific laws except for breed-specific spay/neuter. The proposals suggested by Councilmember Hanley are not permittable under CA state law.

The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Next city council meetings: Oct. 26 and Nov. 9.

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Mike Holmes, Mayor
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Bridget Powers, Mayor Pro Tempore
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Keith Nesbitt, Council Member
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Kevin Hanley, Council Member
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Dr. Bill Kirby, Council Member
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Robert Richardson, City Manager
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Police Chief Valerie Harris
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Councilman proposes pitbull ordinance

Residents sound off on idea of banning fighting breeds from city

By Jenifer Gee Journal Staff Writer

Should the city ban pitbulls or put restrictions on their owners?

It’s a question Auburn City councilman Kevin Hanley has put forward to city staff.

In a recent memo, Hanley asks city manager Bob Richardson and Police Chief Valerie Harris to consider a pitbull ordinance to be placed on a future city agenda.[…]

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