As an Iowa resident and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy. I would not expect this from my beloved home state.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but we are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), a 501(c)(6) national advocacy group, submitted a substantive letter in opposition to the draft ordinance amending City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animals. We find that the proposed ordinance is irrational, overreaching, baseless, and lacking any real research or input from stakeholders and experts. Please review this letter sent via email to Mayor Soseman and all City Council members. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Have a good day.
Denison Mayor and City Council,
As a Dension resident and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy. I would not expect this from my beloved home of Denison.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen in my city? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but we are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
Sincerely,
Riley Russ
NO to Animal Ordinance Amendments
Denison Mayor and City Council,
As a US citizen and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen in Iowa? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but they are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
Sincerely,
Denison Mayor and City Council,
As an Iowa resident and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy. I would not expect this from my beloved home state.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but we are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), a 501(c)(6) national advocacy group, submitted a substantive letter in opposition to the draft ordinance amending City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animals. We find that the proposed ordinance is irrational, overreaching, baseless, and lacking any real research or input from stakeholders and experts. Please review this letter sent via email to Mayor Soseman and all City Council members. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Have a good day.
Denison Mayor and City Council,
As a Dension resident and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy. I would not expect this from my beloved home of Denison.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen in my city? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but we are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
Sincerely,
Riley Russ
NO to Animal Ordinance Amendments
Denison Mayor and City Council,
As a US citizen and responsible animal owner, I implore you to table and stop the proposal to amend City Code Chapters 55 and 56 regarding animal protection and dangerous animals. This proposal is horribly lacking in research and stakeholder input! As written, the proposal bans aquariums with more than six fish, pet ferrets, many parrots, commonly kept pet reptiles and amphibians, and much more. It is horribly drafted and lacks any legitimate rationale. This ordinance that is going to negatively affect a large percentage of Denison residents needs a dedicated workshop with animal owners. This is absolutely bad and overreaching government policy.
As written, this ordinance bans most fish tanks, pet geckos, pet tortoises, houses with a few fish and a couple of birds, many pet parrots, and many other unjust examples. How did this happen in Iowa? Please pause this action so Denison residents have time to digest what the Council is proposing. It lacks forethought and residents were not aware of the many consequences until recently. Please understand that local residents do not have the time to dedicate to watching law changes but they are now aware of what is actually happening, rather than just a change to keeping chickens as reported in the news which was very misleading and misinforming. Thank you for your time and have a good day.
Sincerely,
Malik Kabir