To get the ordinance passed in our community, we:
- Attended every.single.council.meeting., and most work sessions.
- Wrote multiple letters to the editor of our local newspaper
- Emailed, called, and visited agriculture experts, animal control facilities, farmers, CSA owners, healthy living gurus, and eco-living supporters.
- Met with and spoke on the phone with council members out of office hours.
- Spread the word of our quest on social media.
- Most importantly, for other people involved! Supporters wrote emails, letters, called, and attended council meetings to show their support of backyard chickens.
To be successful, you must:
- Be visible.
- Be courteous and tactful.
- Have thick skin.
- Know your stuff.
- Always have a positive approach.
If you would like any of the resources or copies of the documents we used in our city, please email me!
johnkellilane (at) gmail (dot) com
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