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Councilman Henderson to introduce urban chickens ordinance, frames it as sustainability and independence measure
Summary
Councilman Henderson said he has a drafted ordinance to allow urban chickens, describing the proposal as a sustainability and independence measure and said he will bring it forward for consideration.
Councilman Henderson told colleagues he has drafted an ordinance to permit urban chickens, framing the measure as a sustainability and household‑independence initiative and said he plans to bring it forward to the council.
Henderson said the proposal is more than hobby legislation: “It’s about sustainability. It’s about independence for our residents,” he said, and noted he will share the draft with fellow council members. He also pointed to a national supply example, saying, “we are now importing eggs from Turkey,” to emphasize concerns about local food resilience.
Henderson asked colleagues to expect the ordinance in committee and invited feedback. No formal introduction, vote or committee referral occurred during the strategic planning session; Henderson said the drafting is complete and signaled intent to move forward in the council process.
