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 AMElgin 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.
stopbslcom
weigoba
I wish people would keep an open mind and remember that any breed of dog can be dangerous and cause harm. All dogs, especially large ones should be properly DISCIPLINED and SOCIALIZED while owners should be able to recognize any signs of aggression no matter how simply it may seem. Any one can own a pet, but EVERYONE needs to be a RESPONSIBLE pet owner. Last April on Good Friday our 4 year son was brutally mauled to death by our neighbors three unprovoked full blooded Boxers in our own yard as he played not far from me and his father with his toy trucks. His death was not caused by the one targeted breed but by Boxers and this needs to be acknowledged so people will be aware that ANY breed can attack. *The Luna McDaniel & Michael “Blaise” Landry ~~Louisiana Act#199*. God Bless you our sweet little Blaise. Forever in our Hearts!!!