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Council holds Raven Wallin appeal for humane officer testimony; approves Lori Wolin’s permit appeal
Summary
Council held the appeal by Raven Wallin (over‑limit animal permit) until Dec. 16 so Humane Officer Mallory Mavis can testify; the council approved a separate appeal by Lori Wolin to allow her excess‑animal permit at her townhouse address.
The Green Bay Common Council addressed two appeals of "over‑the‑limit" animal permits at its December meeting.
Mayor opened the item noting an appeal by Raven Wallin of a denied permit. Several neighbors and supporters spoke for Raven; one speaker, Caleb (Cale) Bleddina, described Raven’s four dogs (ages and breeds) and argued they are elderly, bonded and well cared for, and that shelters are at capacity. Raven Wallin also spoke and said she had followed the permit process and that her dogs have not caused complaints.
Council members discussed the basis for the denial and referenced a protection and policy committee recommendation to deny based on the volume of animal‑control calls at the apartment complex where Raven lives. Alder Morgan moved to hold the appeal until the Dec. 16 council meeting and to have Humane Officer Mallory Mavis appear and provide testimony; Alder Prophet seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote and the item was held over.
Separately, the council heard an appeal from Lori Wolin (address provided). Wolin, who lives in a townhouse and said two of her animals are documented emotional support animals, presented paperwork and testimony on adherence to vaccination and registration requirements. After closing public comment, Alder Poppett moved and Alder Stevens seconded approval of Wolin’s appeal. The council approved the appeal by voice vote and the item was adopted.
What happens next: Raven Wallin’s appeal will return to the Dec. 16 meeting with the requested humane officer testimony; Lori Wolin’s appeal was approved and the council recorded the action. Council members emphasized that an excessive‑animal permit is address‑specific: a permit lists the address and animals and does not automatically transfer if the owner moves.
Quote: "I am simply trying to keep my family together, and I ask that you allow me to keep my dogs," Raven Wallin testified.
Ending: One appeal approved (Lori Wolin); one (Raven Wallin) held to allow the humane officer to present additional evidence.
