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Easly City Council approves limited hen program for vetted nonprofit after public testimony
Summary
After extensive public comment from the Dream Center and supporters, the Easly City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 20 25 16 to permit limited, educational use of hens by qualifying nonprofit therapeutic and educational programs, with enforcement by city police and explicit limits (no roosters).
The Easly City Council on a unanimous vote approved Ordinance 20 25 16 to amend section 90.35 of the Easly City Code, allowing limited educational and programmatic use of hens by certain nonprofit educational and therapeutic organizations.
Supporters of the Dream Center told the council the hens are integral to a planned Whole Health Kitchen and outdoor teaching garden at Opportunity Village. "Tonight, I'm asking you to pass the ordinance allowing chickens in a small coop on our property for the purposes of using this as part of our outdoor teaching curriculum," said Chris Wilson, the…
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