The Greeley Chicken Ordinance Result: As Expected

Greeley is an interesting place to live I’ll say that much. This time not interesting in a good way.

At the council meeting there was a large group that showed support for changing the ordinance in regards to backyard hens. A veterinarian, several well educated folks and basic hard working people. There were a few people who were against this change and they were against it for reasons of commercial scale operations, disease and one because she was allergic to feathers. One lady (this was the best one) was against it because chickens can be used to smuggle drugs. Yes once again, they are the root of all evil.

When it came time to vote the council members in support Mike Finn, Donna Sapienza and Sandy Elder provided the reasons for their support and I do appreciate that. The council members who voted no didn’t provide any rhyme or reason to their decision. They had no valid reason except that they didn’t agree with what I am doing in my backyard even if it has no effect on them. Since the vote was a tie, it didn’t pass.

I’m disappointed in our local governments ability to listen to the public and make a decision that empowers the individual.

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1 thought on “The Greeley Chicken Ordinance Result: As Expected

  1. claire

    That is, well, sad. I’m so sorry about this. For whatever reason, it seems like the tenor of any debate. . .even about chickens. . .just gets incredibly nasty in Greeley. That has definitely been something I’ve noticed, as a newcomer.
    And drugs inside backyard chickens. Really. Goodness me.

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