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# NameComments
101 Linda Zembsch and David Burkey
102 Bernadette PapiLove to see this in SoPo. I get our eggs from my sister in Gorham. Never dared hope they would be allowed here. It would be great!
103 Linden Thigpen PavloffIn these times of rising costs and lack of food security this is an excellent proposal. A good learning experience for children, to learn not only where food comes from but to have the care responsibilities and joy of harvesting on a daily bases.
104 Maura HeffernanWhat is the big deal. Let people have chickens. It makes great sense in so many ways. Read the letter from the Colins family.
105 lynda mccann-olson
106 Jane Batzell
107 Alison McClureChix are great pets!..I had 5 in Standish and one had to be removed from the others due to being 'henpecked'. I named her Sally..She came running when she heard my truck arrive home; she tried to get into my truck when I opened the door...she followed me about the yard--everywhere I went..she was right there with me..I kept her in a plastic container in the garage at night with a grate on the top and every morning, she produced for me, an egg and a clean box--no messes at all.....and as soon as I took the grates off and opened the door to outside, she'd jump out, and run outside to 'do her business' --I was surprised to learn chickens really like their homes clean...great pet!!!! I got really attached to her...until the fox got her one day when she was out and about...sad day....The eggs were the best..so creamy and rich...nothing like the store bought ones..delicious!
108 Anonymous
109 Clara CohanI live in Cape Elizabeth and have chickens and fully support having backyard hens. It is a great learning experience for everyone, fresh eggs locally, and great compost!
110 Donna HarkinsI can see no reason why you can not have hens in so portland providing all the guidelines are followed,and no more than six pet hens(no roosters)allowed.
111 Jennifer Choyce
112 Anonymous
113 Ben Coombsbring on the chicks
114 Stacia HoeflickI live in South Portland and I think it is great that you are supporting your daughter and helping her fight for this.
115 Anonymous
116 Anonymous
117 Phyllis ReamesI am a transplant from the inner city of Minneapolis where it is perfectly accepted and legal to keep chickens in the city. During the 12 years I lived there someone on my block always had chickens and there was never a problem.
118 AnonymousI am going through this right now. Good luck to you.
119 Bryan Kaenrath
120 Jared PaytonIt's time to keep pushing South Portland in greener directions.
121 Amanda FickettI'm all for giving peeps a chance! My family has lived in South Portland for over a century-- my grandfather served on the council for 30 years, and we've always been proud of our agricultural heritage. South Portland was once mostly farmland and asking to return to our roots a little doesn't sound like the end of the world to me-- infact, it sounds fantastic.
122 Tara CloutierAs long as no one gets out of control, I'm all for it!
123 Destry Oldham-SibleyI wholeheartedly support amending the ordinance!
124 Deborrah A. Jabar
125 Michael Stivaletti
126 Terri Flaherty
127 Arline SaturdaybornI heartily support the eggsellent idea of amending the existing zoning ordinance to allow up to 6 pet hens and no rooster for personal use and egg production.
128 Dennis A Studerfought this battle with West Des Moines last winter...managed a couple of extensions after they threatened me with $200 fines per day per violation for my three hens, and got them to discuss and consider. Had to adopt Roxie, Blacky and Blondie out to a co-workers parents who had several acres before the city reached them. Soon I will go to a council meeting and request that the issue be revisited, and have been collecting "ammo" such as that I've found here. Great stuff. Thanks, and best to you.
129 penny aventim signing because i want to have chickens where i live too!! N.C., everyone should be able to have some chickens, they are great pets, with super benefits!!(eggs)
130 Maria ClarkeIn this day an age we need to take care of are selfs.Growing are on foods and caring for are animals .great Idea!!!
131 Anonymous

 

Signatures | Total: 131