Marty
08-15-2005, 12:57 PM
Cincinnati, OH -- Another Kenton County city has gotten deeper into the discussion about how to regulate dangerous dogs.
During the commission meeting Wednesday, the city heard comments on the issue - mostly from people opposed to breed-specific legislation, said City Administrator Jill Bailey.
The topic came up several months ago when a resident voiced concerns about pit bulls in her neighborhood.
Robin Denny previously said she was concerned because pit bulls have gotten loose in the past and been on the streets where children are outside playing.
Denny has said she doesn't think a ban is necessary, but that regulations should be in place.
Bailey said a few residents from Fort Wright, Latonia and Independence attended Wednesday's meeting to oppose any breed-specific law. None was from Taylor Mill.
The issue has been set aside for now, Bailey said.
"We don't want to say it's tabled - which could mean no action will be taken," Bailey said. "It will be discussed at the next meeting. We want to digest and review it ... and of course talk to our residents first."
Bailey said the city has talked about registering and tracking such animals already in the city and not allowing any more.
City Attorney Frank Wichmann said the conversation started with pit bulls, but other breeds considered dangerous have also been mentioned, including chows and Rottweilers.
Because neighboring Covington has tight restrictions on pit bulls and Ludlow banned the breed in July, Bailey said they recognize some people may be forced out of one community and moving to another.
"We know there are people who don't want to get rid of their dog, so they relocate ... I don't know if we're concerned about that," she said. "We know it's going on."
Wichmann said the city is aware that all dogs can bite or snap.
"But when these dogs do it - they don't let go," he said. "That's the distinction."
"Will (breed legislation) work? I don't know."
The city will discuss the issue at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Taylor Mill City Commission Chambers, 5225 Taylor Mill Road.
E-mail aremke@enquirer.com
During the commission meeting Wednesday, the city heard comments on the issue - mostly from people opposed to breed-specific legislation, said City Administrator Jill Bailey.
The topic came up several months ago when a resident voiced concerns about pit bulls in her neighborhood.
Robin Denny previously said she was concerned because pit bulls have gotten loose in the past and been on the streets where children are outside playing.
Denny has said she doesn't think a ban is necessary, but that regulations should be in place.
Bailey said a few residents from Fort Wright, Latonia and Independence attended Wednesday's meeting to oppose any breed-specific law. None was from Taylor Mill.
The issue has been set aside for now, Bailey said.
"We don't want to say it's tabled - which could mean no action will be taken," Bailey said. "It will be discussed at the next meeting. We want to digest and review it ... and of course talk to our residents first."
Bailey said the city has talked about registering and tracking such animals already in the city and not allowing any more.
City Attorney Frank Wichmann said the conversation started with pit bulls, but other breeds considered dangerous have also been mentioned, including chows and Rottweilers.
Because neighboring Covington has tight restrictions on pit bulls and Ludlow banned the breed in July, Bailey said they recognize some people may be forced out of one community and moving to another.
"We know there are people who don't want to get rid of their dog, so they relocate ... I don't know if we're concerned about that," she said. "We know it's going on."
Wichmann said the city is aware that all dogs can bite or snap.
"But when these dogs do it - they don't let go," he said. "That's the distinction."
"Will (breed legislation) work? I don't know."
The city will discuss the issue at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Taylor Mill City Commission Chambers, 5225 Taylor Mill Road.
E-mail aremke@enquirer.com