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This Just In From Disinformation Central, A.K.A. JohnPrigge.com
The following block quotes come directly from Councilman Prigge’s own website. We will debunk each one of his lies and/or misrepresentations one by one: Citizens have brought the following to my attention recently: “Citizens,” or the special envoys to the Elgin City Council sent to spy on those opposing breed-specific legislation (BSL)? There are…
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New York A 3952 to Prohibit Insurance Companies from Denials, Cancellations, or Premium Raising of Insurance Based on Breed Passes Assembly
From the AKC: NY Update: Support Bill to End Breed Discrimination in Homeowners Insurance! Friday, June 14, 2013 Assembly Bill 3952, which would prohibit insurance companies from denying, cancelling or raising premium rates for homeowners insurance based on the breed of dog owned by the policyholder, has passed the New York Assembly and is now…
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Texas Action Alert! Oppose SB 349
From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, the reasonable voice regarding animal issues in Texas. Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization, not “animal rights” and, yes, there is a difference. Permission granted to crosspost. Senate Bill 349 by Ellis has been assigned to the Criminal Justice Committee; “Relating to the regulation of dangerous pets…
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Paris, Kentucky to Propose “Pit Bull” Ban Tonight!
**Permission to Cross Post!!** Please call the two numbers below immediately to voice your opposition to the proposed city wide ban on pit bulls. The mayor, Don Kiser, has proposed it “under the radar” and now they could vote it into law tonight. If this happens, the County Judge Executive, Donnie Foley, will attempt to…
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Sulphur, Louisiana Considers Breed-Specific Enclosure/Leash Law
From KATC.com: “Pit bull owners, breeders and groomers in Sulphur appeared at special city council meeting to speak out against an ordinance. The ordinance, presented in a public hearing and tabled until the regular meeting August 13th, would require all pit bulls in the city to be confined in kennels when not accompanied by their…
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Youngstown, Ohio to Consider Ban on “Pit Bulls”
PLEASE CROSSPOST! On September 5, 2007, Youngstown City Council will consider adopting legislation that will ban “pit bulls.” Click here for an article regarding the ban. Everyone, please write letters, fax letters and call the City Council members listed below and request that council reconsider a ban and explain why banning pit bulls is not…
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WLS Chicago’s Steve Dale Denounces Elgin, Illinois Breed-Specific Ordinance
The following is an excerpt from Steve Dale, host of the WLS show Pet World, and his blog ChicagoNow: Under a new ordinance in Elgin, all Pit Bulls are presumed to be dangerous dogs. That’s outrageous! Shame on Elgin, Illinois. Apparently, if a Pit Bull named Lassie rescues a little boy or Pit Bull works…
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Falmouth, KY and Pendelton County, KY Consider Breed-Specific Legislation
Cross-posted from United Animal Owners Alliance: Proposed breed specific legislation [which would ban “pit bulls”] in Falmouth, Kentucky and Pendelton County, Kentucky. Please contact the officials there to voice your polite and respectful opposition to BSL and also to offer viable alternatives to the city and county officials. Next city council meeting is September 20,…
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Does Elgin, Illinois City Council’s Amendment to Its Proposed Animal Control Ordinance Violate the Illinois Open Meetings Act?
I love that the Illinois Attorney General’s Open Meetings Act website is down: http://www.ag.state.il.us/government/open_meetings.html For some reason, I find that very fitting. When we need transparency in government now more than ever, our government is broken. Well, never mind that. Let’s deal with the matter at hand.
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Friday Harbor, Washington May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance
Feb. 24, 2011 update: Word is that BSL was voted down in Friday Harbor, 3-2. That’s close, so folks please stay vigilant. Editor’s note: It looks like a discussion of BSL is on the agenda for tomorrow’s council meeting: http://www.fridayharbor.org/PDF/Council%20Packet/021711/dog.pdf If you’re in the area, you may want to attend. Otherwise, please write…