More protection for pets coming to the city of Decatur

Greater protection for pets from acts of animal cruelty will be voted on at the next meeting of the Decatur City Council.  The revised ordinance provides additional guidance on the appropriate treatment of animals and eliminates many gray areas to better keep pets protected.  This includes additional language about appropriate shelter for outdoor pets and medical care requirements and bans the use of choke collars.  I want to thank members of the organization Blue’s Friends who suggested that changes be made to the ordinance, as well as to city staff and Macon County Animal Control, all of whom worked collaboratively to make the city a safer place for our furry family members. 

PLEASE EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The next city council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 3 at 5:30 PM in the council chambers located on the third floor of the Decatur Civic Center (1 Gary K. Anderson Place).  Free parking is available in the lot immediately south of the entrance.  Citizens are encouraged to attend meetings and express their views.  Citizens are allotted 3 minutes per person near the beginning of each city council meeting.  In addition, citizens can provide comments regarding one regular agenda item per meeting for up to three minutes provided they notify the city in advance (and prior to the start of the meeting).  You can request to speak on a particular agenda item at a council meeting by filling out an on-line form at: https://www.decaturil.gov/FormCenter/Mayor-Council-11/Advance-Request-to-Speak-at-Council-Meet-60.

AGENDAS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

An agenda and information about each agenda item for each city council meeting can be found at: https://www.decaturil.gov/mayor-and-council/council-meetings/.

CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

If you would like to discuss city issues with a council member, phone numbers and email addresses for each council member can be found at the following link: https://www.decaturil.gov/300/Mayor-Council.