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Executive committee postpones resolution calling on DATCP to revoke Ridgeland Farms license after extensive public comment
Summary
The Dane County Executive Committee postponed consideration of 25 res 1 19, a resolution urging the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to revoke Ridgeland Farms’ commercial dog breeder license and place animals in custodial care, after hours of testimony for and against the measure.
The Dane County Executive Committee voted to postpone resolution 25 res 1 19 — which calls on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to revoke Ridgeland Farms’ commercial dog breeder license and place dogs in custodial care during an ongoing investigation — until the committee’s Oct. 23 meeting.
Supervisors David Rit and Rose (sponsors) told the committee they requested the postponement to allow time to refine the resolution and consider possible amendments. Chair Miles made the motion to postpone; the motion carried on a voice vote recorded in the meeting transcript as “the motion carries.” The committee did not record a roll‑call vote in the public transcript.
The item drew substantial public interest: county staff reported 61 registrants in support (15 of whom wished to…
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