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Thanks to EVERYONE who joined the Appeal to Repeal kickoff at the end of August. Despite some technical glitches which we've worked out for future call-ins, we still had a huge turnout at the opening meeting in Riverdale Park. Great discussions about how to get started and where we are heading.
A lot has happened already--the momentum is growing! Remember--change won't take ALL of your time, but it will take a little bit of everyone's so we hope you will all grab those opportunities to repeal the ban as often as you can. When you see a CALL FOR ACTION Facebook post or e-lert in your inbox--take action! Ending BSL is a contact sport so stay in
contact with us AND your
elected officials whenever you can. And we'll keep in touch with you too. Have a look down this page for September highlights and what's on tap for October which, coincidentally, is also National Pit Bull Awareness Month.
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Stay in the loop! Tell your friends, neighbors and fellow dog owners--spread the word!
 
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Councilmember & Constituent Meetings
Federation members have had
extremely
positive and productive face-to-face September
Great news - at this time it looks like we have three councilmembers who would say YES to repeal--one would consider introducing the legislation. We need at least FIVE, preferably SIX votes to pass a law. We're halfway there!
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General Council Schedule
Typically speaking, the Prince George's County Council begins its session in January and goes until August. From about March to June is "the budget slam" when it concentrates on producing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Council is generally out of session for the summer and comes back in session in September until the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. It is out of session from Thanksgiving week to New Year's week. While we are current in the end of session, our goal is to set the stage for introducing legislation to repeal at the start of next session. The work we do now is critical to our future success!
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Coming Up In October & beyond..
TUESDAY, Oct 6: Dist 2 meeting with CM Deni Taveras, 7 pm, Big Bad Woof in Hyattsville
THURSDAY, Nov 3: The ASPCA has joined the federation to fight BSL in Prince George's County! EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting 6-7:30pm, Hyattsville Municipal Building, Mary Prangley Room, 2nd fl, 4310 Gallatin Street (refreshments served).
WEDNESDAY, Oct 14: meeting-by-phone to discuss how to bring the appeal to Mid-and South County, districts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Do you live, work, play south of Rt. 50? Join this call by dialing (712) 432-0385, access code is 352-952. 7-8pm. Share your ideas - Where can we hold a public meeting? Constituent meetings with councilmembers? Who are our concerned veterinary clinics? Interested pet-related businesses? How can we get the word out? Bring your ideas to this call!
MONDAY, Oct 19: VOLUNTEER FORCE meeting-by-phone, 7-8pm. Join by dialing (712) 432-0385, access code is 352-952. General plans to increase activities, things to do, getting meetings with council members, increase activity in districts. If you've already joined the Volunteer force, great! You can still join by signing up here or just join us on the call.
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE: We've had so many people sign up for e-lerts -- Welcome! Whether a newbie or long timer, if everyone can take a minute to update your contact information, especially with your district information, we will be able to get information to you that is specific to your area. How to update, you ask? Scroll down a bit to the "small print" at the very bottom of this email and find the link "Update Profile/Email Address". Thanks!
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