RE: fund raising for my case

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

Actually, Debra (assistant to the mayor) told me that they were thinking of changing the law because of me – but at the same time, I also know that one of the city councilor is getting ready to pass new ordinance which does not include the current ordinance I am fighting against .. the new one has up to 15 animals/household law – which is better than the one we have.. but it still selects the number “15” arbitrary… basically, I am arguing that pet limit law is an ineffective way to control animal population problem.. it seems a like a quick fix, but it does not address the heart of the issue- which is nuisance issue among irresponsible pet owners – by enforcing nuisance law, you can control the problems much more effectively.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of erin moody Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:26 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: fund raising for my case   Hideyo send me all the info you can on your case,  I'll check some resources I have and hopefully get back to you tonight.   Erin On 12/22/05, erin moody <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Hideyo,  I'm trying to understand.  are you now in violation of state or county laws?  You would need to talk to the governing body in your town, invite them over and convince them to change the laws.  But if someone on the board already doesn't like you my understanding is you have lost.  See even if you are able to change the law you are still in violation if you have already been charged. which means that you will pay alot of money and time to still lose. Is the lawyer you hired well liked with the town officials?  If not find a new lawyer.  It is more important to find one well liked then knowledgeable.  thats how politics play.  You could try to get a city ordnance for being a shelter. but once again that might not work if they don't like you.  Let me know all the terms of your court history.  My mother Knows alot about these town rules, New Jersey though.  I'll try and get as much inside scoop as i can.   Erin