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Residents Press Manassas Officials on Stalled Backyard‑chicken Petition; Staff to Meet With Petitioners
Summary
Residents seeking a city ordinance to allow backyard chickens told the Manassas town‑hall meeting they gathered about 60 signatures but saw little follow‑through from the city. City staff agreed to work with community development and meet petitioners to review concerns and potential setbacks.
Residents asked Manassas officials on Tuesday why a petition to allow backyard chickens has not advanced after signatures were collected and earlier staff discussion.
Alex Shaytaanoff, a city resident who said he had collected about 60 signatures, told the town hall he began the process about a year ago and expected a clearer roadmap after submitting signatures to council staff. “I have 60 people that are willing to support that,” he said, and told council he felt the item was dismissed at a recent meeting.
City staff and council members described prior conversations and…
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