Wow, the Gwinnett County Commissioners really have their game set. A property owner makes a request, they say no, and then ignore them until they go away. This is not acceptable.
Many of us are keeping chickens peacefully and quietly and our neighbors don't mind. But there are plenty that don't have neighbors that respect their property rights. And it doesn't make it okay to just let a freedom slip away.
Next Tuesday at 7 pm is the public forum for zoning requests, and I'm planning to attend and plenty willing to approach the podium and speak. Here is the link for more details on the county meetings.
It would be great if as many folks as possible could also attend. If you want to speak, it's a free country (sort of, for now), but these are the talking points that will be most helpful to our cause.
Mainly: We are advocating for a zoning clarification that meets the needs of ALL Gwinnett county residents. There is a minority that is being denied its rights, that is being ignored, blown off, and patronized, in favor of a fickle majority. And ALSO, we need to keep pointing out that we are talking about HOBBY LEVEL KEEPING. Not urban farming, not backyard chickens. We need to get away from the agricultural terms.
These meetings are monthly, and we should go to every single one.
Aside from that, a liaison has been introduced to try to draw up terms that everyone can agree on. She is scheduling meetings with commissioners, just like me, and it takes 6 to 8 weeks just to get in to see them. But they HAVE to sit there and listen at the public forums. ;)
If you haven't yet, contact the commissioners via email! It's easy! Their email addresses are listed in this post as well as tips for what to say.
Leave us a comment and let us all know what you hear back!
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