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Residents press council on pet-store puppy-mill bans, skate park upkeep and coyote concerns; city staff say review underway
Summary
Residents at Troy’s June 30 meeting urged the city to ban pet-store sales tied to large breeders, fund skate-park upkeep and address rising coyote encounters; staff said the city is reviewing possible ordinances and will seek a board recommendation.
Several Troy residents used the June 30 public-comment period to press the council on animal-related issues, skate park maintenance and neighborhood wildlife.
Resident Joey Colby asked the council to consider banning the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores tied to large-scale breeders, noting Detroit recently enacted such a ban. Colby urged the city to consider either a full ordinance or a resolution stating the city’s opposition to those businesses. He also asked whether skate-park maintenance appears in the city budget…
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