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Residents urge council to allow backyard hens; petitioner reports 106 signatures
6439709 · October 17, 2025
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Summary
Speakers urged Escanaba City Council to consider changing its ordinance to permit backyard egg-laying hens, supported by a 106-signature petition and draft ordinance materials referenced by a resident.
Multiple residents told the Escanaba City Council on Oct. 16 they support allowing backyard egg-laying hens and asked the council to take up an ordinance change. Petitioner Jalen Sims said he gathered more than 106 signatures and asked the council to return the matter to the agenda for…
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