(To see the full version of AKC's alert on the New Orleans Mandatory Spay/Neuter proposal, including links to a customizable sample letter, please go to http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3964.)
[Thursday, October 15, 2009]
The New Orleans City Council will consider Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell's mandatory spay/neuter ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, October 20th. The American Kennel Club vehemently opposes this draconian and ineffective proposal. All responsible dog breeders and owners in the New Orleans area are encouraged to attend Tuesday's City Council meeting to speak in opposition to the ordinance, and to contact the City Council members (listed below). Respectfully yet strongly express your opposition to this unreasonable and unenforceable proposal, and urge them to vote against it. Encourage them to begin an in-depth study of any existing animal population issues in New Orleans, and to work on better enforcement of the City's existing animal ordinance.
Meeting details:
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
10:00 AM
City Hall Council Chamber
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(Those attending the meeting are encouraged to arrive at least one hour prior to the meeting's 10:00 AM start time to secure parking near City Hall. Parking is available at several nearby locations.)
Council President Arnie Fielkow (At-Large) City Hall, Room 2W40 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1060
Fax: (504) 658-1068
afielkow@cityofno.com
Council Vice President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson (At-Large) City Hall, Room 2W50 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1070
Fax: (504) 658-1077
jbclarkson@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Shelley Midura (District A) City Hall, Room 2W80 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1010
Fax: (504) 658-1016
smidura@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Stacy Head (District B)
City Hall, Room 2W10
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1020
Fax: (504) 658-1025
shead@cityofno.com
Councilman James Carter (District C)
City Hall, Room 2W70
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1030
Fax: (504) 658-1037
jcarter@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell (District D) - ordinance sponsor City Hall, Room 2W20 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1040
Fax: (504) 658-1048
chmorrell@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Willard-Lewis (District E) City Hall, Room 2W60 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1050
Fax: (504) 658-1058
cwlewis@cityofno.com
For more information and the latest developments on the New Orleans mandatory spay/neuter proposal, please contact AKC's Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.
