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Pit bull ban left in place by Enumclaw City Council By Kevin Hanson Senior Writer
While some characterized them as sweet-tempered, loving family pets, others regarded them as mauling machines capable of attack at any time – either way, all talk centered upon pit bulls at the most recent gathering of the Enumclaw City Council. An overflow crowd greeted the council the evening of Oct. 13, when the city’s seven-member governing board addressed a longtime ban on pit pulls inside the city limits.
The ordinance under consideration – proposed by city administration – would have eliminated a provision first passed in 1990 banning the controversial canine from every corner of town. In the end, the council rejected the ordinance unanimously, maintaining the ban on pit bulls while leaving the door open for future change. Council members knew they were in for an emotional evening, ready to hear from those who both love and fear the type of dog that includes the Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Stafford Shire Bull Terrier
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This is the final installment of the in-paper debate between Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw, and Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn – the two candidates vying for the 31st District seat in the state Senate. The first and second installments were published in the previous two editions and can be found at www.blscourierherald. com. The general election is Nov. 4. Ballots for the all-mail election are out now and must be postmarked by Nov. 4.
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and American Stafford Terrier. Enumclaw resident added. “They are “I know it can be a very emotional kind and sweet.” Testimony included statements topic because we’re talking about pets,” Mayor Liz Reynolds said at from a handful of out-of-town the outset, asking that all respect the residents, including Maple Valley’s Marianne Baltazar, who encouraged opinions of others. In all, 22 speakers stepped to the the council to lift the breed-specific prohibition. podium and 17 asked the “They’re just like any other council to repeal the ban dog,” the pit bull owner said. on pit bulls. Others chose to “They’ve very loving.” simply address the unfairEchoing a sentiment ness of singling out a specific repeated through the night, breed while a few asked that Baltazar noted that any dog the pit bull ban remain in is capable of biting. place. Liz Reynolds A tearful Lauren Baltazar “These are gentle animals reiterated the belief of many who have been used viciously when she maintained the by the Michael Vick’s of the problem lies with poor owners, not world,” said Jennifer Adams, meninherently mean dogs. “I just want tioning the famous NFL quarterback people to know it’s not their fault,” who spent time in prison for his she said. “It’s our fault.” leading role in a dog-fighting ring. SEE PIT BULL, PAGE 3 “These are not vicious animals,” the
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Editor’s note: The third debate was to be two questions from the candidates to their opposition and a final summary of the candidate’s position. Dahlquist is the only candidate who sent questions and a summary statement. The parameters for the final debate were the candidates were to send questions to The Courier-Herald and the questions would then be forwarded to the opposing candidate. Roach sent an email through her campaign staff, signed Citizens for Pam Roach, stating she would not be participating in the candidate questions. The previous
week she had agreed to send questions but said she was too busy that week. The decision was made to move the candidate questions to the final debate to give Roach more time. On Friday, an email was sent to Roach with Dahlquist’s questions, which had been received on time. She was informed it was well past deadline for sending questions but she could write a summary of her position for the final debate. It also was noted Roach was not obligated to answer any questions. Following the email with Dahlquist’s questions, Roach’s campaign staff left a phone message that the senator would send two questions. Her staff was told of the newspaper’s concern that it appeared unfair to send questions after the senator had seen Dahlquist’s questions. I stated I would look at the questions and decide how to proceed. A Roach staff member responded that neither the staff nor Roach had looked at the questions, stating, “The format is very time consuming for her (Roach) given the rigid schedule she has to keep each day.” As of the press deadline Monday, Roach had not sent a summary, questions or responses to Dahlquist’s questions.
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