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Commissioner Reedy calls for breed registration, fines in proposed dog ordinance changes
Summary
Susan Bevers presented a draft revision of the dog ordinance; Commissioner Matt Reedy proposed requiring registration of specific breeds (naming pit bulls) after four incidents this year and adding fines for nonregistration. Commissioners left the item on the agenda for the next meeting.
Commissioner Markel received a draft of proposed changes to the county dog ordinance from Susan Bevers. During discussion, Commissioner Matt Reedy expressed concern about certain breeds and recommended requiring registration for specific breeds, citing four incidents this year involving pit bulls, and requested a fine for failure to register so the Canine Control Officer can visually assess animals.
Commissioner Markel asked that the dog ordinance remain on the agenda for the next meeting so staff can prepare specific language and enforcement options. No ordinance text or draft fines were adopted at the Aug. 19 meeting.
