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Commissioners keep vicious‑dog ordinance under review after staff presents sample policies
Summary
County staff presented sample vicious‑dog and canine control ordinances from other counties; commissioners asked for a new draft and directed continued review after concerns about recent incidents were raised. Sheriff input was requested for enforcement considerations.
Susan Bevers presented documentation from several counties showing definitions and control provisions used in vicious‑dog and canine control ordinances and asked commissioners for input on possible amendments. Bevers said the County Council has an active committee working on the fine structure for the ordinance and identified the definition of "vicious dog" and control requirements as areas for revision.<br><br>Commissioner Matt Reedy cited recent incidents and said, "we should not have to live in fear!" He asked for suggestions and input; the board asked staff to draft a new ordinance for review at the next meeting and requested any recommendations be sent to Bevers. Sheriff Rick Meyer was asked for thoughts given recent incidents, and his input was requested as part of the ordinance review process.
