Suki
08-27-2006, 06:08 PM
Remembering Ontario - 1 year anniversary of pit bull ban
The pit bull ban in Ontario went into effect on August 29, 2005. Please take a moment on the 29th to remember and say a prayer for the innocent victims of discrimination and hate.
Updates Pending:
McComb, Mississippi
Eden, North Carolina
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada
You still have the chance to make a difference!
Brandon, Mississippi
Police and other officials are delaying the enforcement of a newsly enacted pit bull ban while city officials review the ordinance. They are looking at other cities' handling of these matters. We might have a chance.
BSL PENDING
North Liberty, Iowa
Next meeting regarding this is the 29th at 7:00. There is public forum for residents and “professionals”
Looking at alternatives to BSL (but BSL still on the table)
Fall River, MA
This was sent back to Committee once again at the last Council meeting.
Olathe, Kansas
Still waiting for an update.
Memphis, Missouri
The Clerk seemed to be evasive on the issue and stated that she didn’t think there would be any public input at the next meeting. Anyone in the area please keep an eye on this.
BSL being considering - next meeting is September 7, 2006
Merriam, Kansas
BSL being considered
Gonzales, LA
Considering BSL
Horicon, WI
Last council meeting was August 22. Waiting for update on next meeting is and where the issue stands.
Beaver Dam, WI
According to Clerk, they are not looking at BSL. Leisa will investigate more thoroughly Monday when everyone is in the office.
Montgomery, Alabama
Work session on this was Monday morning - still waiting for an update.
Independence, Missouri
BSL will be voted on this Monday night-the 28th. No public forum.
Lees Summit, Missouri
BSL was not addressed at the council meeting this week, but may still be on the table.
207 SW Market, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 | Phone: (816)969-1000
Oak Grove, Missouri
Cathy-City Clerk – September 5th-open forum at 7:00 Guidelines are: you have to be citizen of Oak Grove and must sign up in advance to speak. Looking at outright bans, or no new pit bulls or heavy restrictions. The board is split on this issue.
Corinth, Kentucky The next city council meeting is September 5.
BSL PASSED
Saltillo, Mississippi
Pit bulls, Rotties, dobes and GSD's declared dangerous. This apparently was not publized until law was passed.
Mayors Office
395 Mobile St
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5431
Richland, Mississippi passed BSL
Clinton, Mississippi passed BSL but is being challeged. There are two separate suits against the city in this regard. Clinton city attorney Ken Dreher said he was notified by the court late Thursday afternoon that the hearing is postponed indefinitely because the judge recused himself.
BSL Grumblings...
New York (Statewide)
Two Syracuse Common Council members want to change state law that prevents local governments from banning specific breeds of dogs.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Already restricts/regulates pit bull ownership, and on Monday, the council voted and passed an ordinance that applies the same restrictions to other breeds. Not sure at this time what breeds those are.
The battle continues...
Louisville, Kentucky is now in its 8th Draft of their proposed ordinance, and it STILL includes BSL.
The pit bull ban in Ontario went into effect on August 29, 2005. Please take a moment on the 29th to remember and say a prayer for the innocent victims of discrimination and hate.
Updates Pending:
McComb, Mississippi
Eden, North Carolina
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada
You still have the chance to make a difference!
Brandon, Mississippi
Police and other officials are delaying the enforcement of a newsly enacted pit bull ban while city officials review the ordinance. They are looking at other cities' handling of these matters. We might have a chance.
BSL PENDING
North Liberty, Iowa
Next meeting regarding this is the 29th at 7:00. There is public forum for residents and “professionals”
Looking at alternatives to BSL (but BSL still on the table)
Fall River, MA
This was sent back to Committee once again at the last Council meeting.
Olathe, Kansas
Still waiting for an update.
Memphis, Missouri
The Clerk seemed to be evasive on the issue and stated that she didn’t think there would be any public input at the next meeting. Anyone in the area please keep an eye on this.
BSL being considering - next meeting is September 7, 2006
Merriam, Kansas
BSL being considered
Gonzales, LA
Considering BSL
Horicon, WI
Last council meeting was August 22. Waiting for update on next meeting is and where the issue stands.
Beaver Dam, WI
According to Clerk, they are not looking at BSL. Leisa will investigate more thoroughly Monday when everyone is in the office.
Montgomery, Alabama
Work session on this was Monday morning - still waiting for an update.
Independence, Missouri
BSL will be voted on this Monday night-the 28th. No public forum.
Lees Summit, Missouri
BSL was not addressed at the council meeting this week, but may still be on the table.
207 SW Market, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 | Phone: (816)969-1000
Oak Grove, Missouri
Cathy-City Clerk – September 5th-open forum at 7:00 Guidelines are: you have to be citizen of Oak Grove and must sign up in advance to speak. Looking at outright bans, or no new pit bulls or heavy restrictions. The board is split on this issue.
Corinth, Kentucky The next city council meeting is September 5.
BSL PASSED
Saltillo, Mississippi
Pit bulls, Rotties, dobes and GSD's declared dangerous. This apparently was not publized until law was passed.
Mayors Office
395 Mobile St
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5431
Richland, Mississippi passed BSL
Clinton, Mississippi passed BSL but is being challeged. There are two separate suits against the city in this regard. Clinton city attorney Ken Dreher said he was notified by the court late Thursday afternoon that the hearing is postponed indefinitely because the judge recused himself.
BSL Grumblings...
New York (Statewide)
Two Syracuse Common Council members want to change state law that prevents local governments from banning specific breeds of dogs.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Already restricts/regulates pit bull ownership, and on Monday, the council voted and passed an ordinance that applies the same restrictions to other breeds. Not sure at this time what breeds those are.
The battle continues...
Louisville, Kentucky is now in its 8th Draft of their proposed ordinance, and it STILL includes BSL.