Monthly Archives: August 2010

Lynn, MA: Mayor to sign or veto BSL by Aug 20

Posted on August 19, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Lynn: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22lynn%2C+ma%22

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, mchalmers@ci.lynn.ma.us
781-598-4000

Kennedy to sign or reject pit bull ordinance by Friday

By Thor Jourgensen / The Daily Item
Thursday, August 19, 2010

LYNN – Before she signs a pit bull muzzle ordinance as soon as this Friday, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy wants to know if the proposed law poses legal pitfalls by focusing on a specific dog breed.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/08/19/news/news01.txt

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Point Pleasant, WV: Pit bull ban defeated

Posted on August 17, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Point Pleasant: http://stopbsl.com/?s=point+pleasant

Pit Bull Ban Falls Flat in Point Pleasant

Posted: 10:58 PM Aug 16, 2010
Reporter: Carrie Cline
Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Council ultimately voted to defeat the ordinance to ban pit bull breeds, while also amending a proposal to grandfather in all existing pit bulls in town.

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http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/100817139.html

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Point Pleasant, WV reminder: Breed ban being considered

Posted on August 15, 2010 by | 4 Comments

The next Point Pleasant city council meeting takes place on August 16, 7:00 6:30 PM, at City Hall, 400 Viand Street. The breed ban IS on the agenda for FINAL vote. If approved, existing “pit bulls” will be allowed to remain in the city, but no new “pit bulls” will be permitted. (Thanks, Jo, for this information.)

It is not known at this time whether the proposed “pit bull” ban (no grandfather clause) is on the agenda for this meeting; however, this is an opportunity for locals to voice their opinions about the proposal.

Previous alerts and info for Point Pleasant: http://stopbsl.com/?s=point+pleasant

Mayor Brian Billings, mayor@ptpleasantwv.org
City Clerk Amber Tatterson, cityclerk@ptpleasantwv.org

City Council quick list
gcotton.council@ptpleasantwv.org, mbonecutter.council@ptpleasantwv.org, rdoeffinger.council@ptpleasantwv.org, bpark.council@ptpleasantwv.org, ehunt.council@ptpleasantwv.org, lsmith.council@ptpleasantwv.org, sjuniper.council@ptpleasantwv.org, bbrown.council@ptpleasantwv.org

City Council Contact Page: http://www.ptpleasantwv.org/Main_Pages/Directory/city_of_point_pleasant_council.htm (Two council members do not have e-mail)

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Batesville, AR: Pit bull ban proposed

Posted on August 13, 2010 by | 7 Comments

Edit 8/15: The proposal has been tabled for some changes. It is unknown at this time when the next reading will be. The next council meeting (Aug. 24) is an opportunity for locals to voice their opinions about the proposal.

This ordinance may be passed at the next council meeting, on August 24. There is no grandfather clause; “pit bull” owners must get rid of their dogs within 60 days of the ordinance’s passing.

Contact info for city officials:
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor, mayor@cityofbatesville.com
Tommy Bryant, Ward #1, Position #1, w1p1@cityofbatesville.com
Margarett Henley, Ward #1, Position #2, w1p2@cityofbatesville.com
David Shetron, Ward #2, Position #1, w2p1@cityofbatesville.com
Douglas Matthews, Ward #2, Position #2, w2p2@cityofbatesville.com
Fred Krug, Ward #3, Position #1, w3p1@cityofbatesville.com
Richard O’Neal, Ward #3, Position #2, w3p2@cityofbatesville.com
Davy Insell, Ward #4, Position #1, w4p1@cityofbatesville.com
Matt McDonald, Ward #4, Position #2, mailto:w4p2@cityofbatesville.com

Batesville City Council proposes pit bull ban

Posted: Aug 13, 2010 6:39 PM CDT

BATESVILLE, AR (KAIT) – It’s been said “a dog’s bark is worse than its bite,” but that’s not the case when it comes to pit bulls. Now, one Region 8 town wants to ban the breed! … Krug says if the ordinance passes, it will go into effect within two weeks. If a pet owner is caught with a pit bull they will be fined and issued a citation.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12978373

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Shadyside, OH: Pit bull ban proposed

Posted on August 13, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous alerts for Shadyside: http://stopbsl.com/?s=shadyside

It is not known at this time when Shadyside village council will consider the proposal.

Mayors Office, 50 E 39th St, Shadyside, Ohio 43947-1303
740-676-5972
Fax: 740-676-1084

An editorial from the Times Leader suggests the pit bull ban will include a grandfather clause. Current “pit bull” owners will have to spay or neuter their pit bulls; may only own two or fewer pit bulls; must register the dogs specially; must take out liability insurance; must muzzle and harness the dogs in public; contain the dog in a special manner. New pit bulls will be banned from town. http://timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/519712.html?nav=5005

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Worcester, MA: BSL vote held until Sept. 7

Posted on August 11, 2010 by | 1 Comment

A not-uncommon strategy for city council, when facing heavy opposition to an ordinance they really want to pass, is to delay the vote until the furor has died down. I wasn’t there, so I’m not suggesting Worcester council is deliberately delaying the vote so they can pass it smoothly later, but I do hope the same opposition will be in attendance at the September 7 meeting.

Previous alerts for Worcester: http://stopbsl.com/?s=worcester

Pit bull rules on hold

COUNCIL DELAYS VOTE ON PROPOSED LAW

By Steven H. Foskett Jr. TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF, sfoskett@telegram.com
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

WORCESTER — Residents packed City Hall tonight to give testimony on the City Council’s proposed pit bull dog ordinance. And while the council listened to about an hour of testimony, most of it in opposition to the ordinance, the council never voted on it because Councilor-at-Large Michael J. Germain put a hold on the item in accordance with council rules.

Mayor Joseph C. O’Brien said the council will take the item up at its Sept. 7 meeting.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.telegram.com/article/20100810/NEWS/100819965/1116

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Reminder: Worcester, MA to discuss BSL tonight, Aug 10

Posted on August 10, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Worcester: http://stopbsl.com/?s=worcester

The public hearing and final vote will take place on Aug 10 at 6 p.m. in the Esther Howland Chamber at City Hall.

Contact info for Worcester: 

Worcester City Council, City Hall Room 112, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 799-1049
Fax: (508) 799-1194
Email: council@worcesterma.gov

Mayor Joseph C. O’Brien, mayor@worcesterma.gov
City Council Quick List:
GermainM@worcesterma.gov, LukesK@worcesterma.gov, PettyJM@worcesterma.gov, RushtonR@worcesterma.gov, ToomeyK@worcesterma.gov, SmithJA@worcesterma.gov, PalmieriP@worcesterma.gov, ClancyP@worcesterma.gov, HallerB@worcesterma.gov, EddyW@worcesterma.gov
 
City Manager Michael O’Brien, CityManager@worcesterma.gov
City Clerk David Rushford, clerk@worcesterma.gov

Pit bull stance has city seeking other animal services

Nick Kotsopoulos City Hall Notebook
nkotsopoulos@telegram.com
Monday, August 9, 2010

The council will be taking up the pit bull ordinance tomorrow night — it will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. in the Esther Howland Chamber. The council has given preliminary approval to the ordinance, which would impose more restrictions and licensing requirements for pit bulls.

Read more: http://www.telegram.com/article/20100809/NEWS/8090346/1003/NEWS03

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Bush, IL and Hurst, IL: Whispers of BSL

Posted on August 10, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Thanks, Jodi!

Neither Bush or Hurst, Illinois are “home rule” cities, which means state law prohibits them from passing BSL. Nevertheless, those in the area need to reach out to the officials in both communities to provide suggestions and good non-breed specific ordinances for their consideration.

Hurst City Hall, 111 Bush Avenue, Hurst, IL 62949
(618) 987-2513

Bush Village Hall, 406 Poplar Ave., De Soto, IL 62924-3554
(618) 987-2014

Please note that Police Chief Harvel’s “dog bite statistics” are not scientifically-gathered dog bite statistics. I don’t know where he got those numbers.

Communities Discuss Banning Vicious Dogs

WILLIAMSON CO. –  Harvel brought his concerns to the Hurst City Council. While the council appeared in support, some in the community disagreed…. At the Bush Village Hall, the community is also divided. … Both communities expect to have an ordinance drafted by the next meeting, and ready to take a vote.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.wsiltv.com/p/news_details.php?newsID=10813&type=top

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Blair, NE: Whispers of BSL

Posted on August 10, 2010 by | Comments Off

The headline is the only suggestion that Blair may consider breed-specific legislation; however, Blair officials could use information and suggestions about strengthening their dangerous dog law without the perils of BSL.

The Blair city council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p,m. at Blair City Hall, 218 South 16th St.

James Realph, Mayor, jrealph@ci.blair.ne.us
Chris Jensen, Ward 1, cjensen@ci.blair.ne.us
John Abbott, Ward 1, jabbott@ci.blair.ne.us
Frank Wolff, Ward 2, fwolff@ci.blair.ne.us
Keith Christiansen, Ward 2, Council President, kchristiansen@ci.blair.ne.us
Gary Fanoele, Ward 3, gfanoele@ci.blair.ne.us
Hal Kephart, Ward 3, hkephart@ci.blair.ne.us
Marty Shepard, Ward 4, mshepard@ci.blair.ne.us

Blair City Hall, 218 South 16th Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008
Ph (402) 426-4191 Fax (402) 426-4195
cityofblair@ci.blair.ne.us

City Hall Contact Form: http://www.blairnebraska.org/Pages/contact.htm

Blair considers pit bull law

By Kevin Cole
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

An attack on a Labrador retriever by two pit bulls is prompting Blair officials to look at enacting an ordinance aimed at dangerous dogs.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100810/NEWS01/708109927/0

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San Bernardino County, CA: BSL enforcement begins Aug 13; S/N vouchers available

Posted on August 8, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for San Bernardino County: http://stopbsl.com/?s=san+bernardino

Fines may accompany sterilization mandate

SAN BERNARDINO – County Animal Care-Control Bureau officers will begin enforcing the mandatory pit bull spay-neuter ordinance in unincorporated areas on Friday, Aug. 13.

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http://www.thedesertstar.com/articles/2010/08/08/news/local/news999.txt

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