If you’re in Salem, your help is being requested by the group Chickens in the Yard (C.I.T.Y.) on Monday night, March 9th.
C.I.T.Y. is a group of citizens working to convince the Mayor and City Councilors to adopt an ordinance that would allow residents of Salem to keep a few backyard hens as pets and for eggs. On Monday evening at 6:30pm, the City Council will be hearing testimony about the proposed zoning change and will vote on wording of the ordinance.
They are asking for residents to help fill the Council Chambers during the meeting to show your support. (Council Chambers, Room 240, 555 Liberty St SE, Salem).
Read more about C.I.T.Y.’s goals at their website and also see this video segment at Living Culture.
Good luck, Salem!
Stumble It!
Posted by cheryl Bohannon on March 26, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I would not be opposed to pay for a license to keep my chickens such as I do my dogs. I only want 3 to 5 chickens. If that help the city pass the law.
Posted by Cara on April 5, 2009 at 10:00 am
Is there any new updates? I’m so curious to see where this is at. I’m building my backyard coop in hopes that the ordinance will change soon! :-)
Posted by Barbara on April 9, 2009 at 12:36 pm
If you are interested in helping and receiving updates about the urban hen movement, please email salemchickens@yahoo.com.
Posted by Kate on April 9, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Barbara! Thanks for chiming in. I’m keeping my eye on your site and will post future entries linking back to you as things progress.
Best of luck to you guys!
Posted by Michael Martel on June 8, 2009 at 9:48 am
I have contacted my “neighborhood” representative and my Ward counsellor. Hopefully we can make this happen before the new century arrives!