(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.