Lincoln Park, MI: Study session to consider possible breed ban, Jan 18

Thanks to Jodi for this alert!

The city of Lincoln Park, MI, will hold a study session on Jan 18 at 6:30 PM at City Hall (1355 Southfield) to discuss dangerous dog laws and “pit bulls.” A breed ban is a possibility.

City of Lincoln Park, 1355 Southfield, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-1800 — Ext 231

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City Clerk Donna Breeding, dbreeding@citylp.com
Mayor Vaslo, mayorvaslo@sbcglobal.net

LINCOLN PARK: Study session set to discuss dangerous dogs in city

Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011
By Lisa Yensen

LINCOLN PARK — A study session on pit bulls and other dogs considered to be dangerous has been set by the City Council for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1355 Southfield Road.

Councilman Mark Kandes requested the study session to look at the community’s reactions to the issue.[…]

Mayor Frank Vaslo said he is hoping residents will come to the meeting to voice their opinions.[…]

“I don’t believe banning is the answer,” Vaslo said. “We need to strengthen vicious animal ordinances, but I’m open to listening to the testimony by everyone and we’ll make the decision after that.”[…]

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