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Resident describes severe off-leash dog attack; trustees agree to work session on enforcement and fines
Summary
A Buena Vista resident told trustees that repeated prior complaints failed to stop a recent off-leash dog attack that injured her and threatened her family; trustees acknowledged enforcement gaps and agreed to a work session with code enforcement to review fines, warnings and repeat-offender policies.
At the April 28 meeting a resident, Amanda Podesta, recounted a violent off-leash dog attack that left her injured, injured her dog and traumatized her children, and urged the Board of Trustees to raise fines and ensure consistent enforcement.
"Our $50 fine is essentially a convenience fee," Podesta said, noting prior complaints about the same animals and arguing escalating penalties, consistent enforcement that results in…
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