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TX: Van - Meeting Reminder ( Ban on Pit bulls & Rotts)

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VAN, TEXAS

The Van City Council is going to address the issue of a ban on both pit bulls and Rottweilers tonight, Thursday, December 9, 2010. The council holds meetings at city hall which is located at 189 South Maple Avenue.

City of Van
City Hall
189 South Maple Avenue
Van, Texas 75790-3904
PHONE: 903-963-7216
FAX: 903-963-5643


If you are in the Van area, PLEASE attend this meeting if at all possible!
 
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Texas state law prohibits breed specific legislation.

Van City Council meets on proposed pit bull ban

Posted: Dec 09, 2010 7:34 PM PST Updated: Dec 10, 2010 4:13 AM PST
By Taylor Hemness - bio | email

Douglas Wolfe has been leading a charge to ban pit bulls in Van since his granddaughter was attacked in late October. On Wednesday night, the Van City Council heard from Wolfe, and from several pit bull owners about the idea of banning the breed.

While there were some pretty strong opinions voiced in Wednesday night's city council meeting, the tone stayed civil and quiet.

But that wasn't the case outside.

A group came all the way from Ft. Worth, with their three pit bulls, because they'd heard about the situation in Van.

"We've been hearing a lot through the media about what's been going on," said Sharon Kanopka of Ft. Worth. "Unfortunately, the circumstances are very sad. We never want to take away when somebody's injured. But the whole point behind this is the education."

According to the people speaking inside, education means showing people that one breed isn't responsible.

Bad owners are.

"People have to be responsible," said Vicki Cooper-Springer of Murchison. "We don't want to blame a breed, we want to blame the deed."

Ultimately, no action was taken at the meeting. But the council decided to form a four person committee--two council members, two citizens--to research the issue and come back in March. Douglas Wolfe told us that he's just glad people are taking this seriously.

"Even I didn't expect to get a total ban," Wolfe said. "But, did that not get everybody here, did we not get it rolling? Now, something will be done to prevent these attacks."

And local residents, who also brought their dogs, are hoping preventing attacks doesn't turn into banning their pets.

After the meeting, the city asked Douglas Wolfe to be part of the four person committee and he agreed. He also tells us that his granddaughter is doing well after the October attack.

Van City Council meets on proposed pit bull ban - KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |
 
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After the meeting, the city asked Douglas Wolfe to be part of the four person committee and he agreed. He also tells us that his granddaughter is doing well after the October attack.
I'm sorry the guys granddaughter got attacked, but how much more biased of a person can they ask to be on this panel?!
 
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