- May 11, 2012
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I just got off the phone with Eric-an assistant to Andrea LaFontaine. I summarized my experience with trying to change my local ordinance and subsequent denial. I asked that Ms. LaFontaine assist my efforts for keeping BYC as I am protected by the MRTFA since I have people interested in purchasing my eggs when they start to produce (of course after i actually GET my chickens). I wanted her "clout" as a state rep to back my statement to the city council.
Eric said that he (and Andrea) are familiar with this exact situation as it occured in my neighboring township and he had confirmed the interpretation of the MRTFA (really it's not a matter of interpretation, it's CLEAR language) to that local government. They had contacted the Michigan farm bureau, who also agreed that the language of MRTFA is clear and local ordinances are superceeded. He mentioned Vikki's case and I said I was very familiar with this case. He said he will again contact the MFB on my behalf.
Secondly, he said he would speak to Andrea and see to what extent she can assist my efforts and "educate" my city council. Andrea and I spoke face to face right before my inital request to the city council.
I also mentioned that there are proposed changes to GAAMPS -a completely different battle now.
I will keep you all updated.
Eric said that he (and Andrea) are familiar with this exact situation as it occured in my neighboring township and he had confirmed the interpretation of the MRTFA (really it's not a matter of interpretation, it's CLEAR language) to that local government. They had contacted the Michigan farm bureau, who also agreed that the language of MRTFA is clear and local ordinances are superceeded. He mentioned Vikki's case and I said I was very familiar with this case. He said he will again contact the MFB on my behalf.
Secondly, he said he would speak to Andrea and see to what extent she can assist my efforts and "educate" my city council. Andrea and I spoke face to face right before my inital request to the city council.
I also mentioned that there are proposed changes to GAAMPS -a completely different battle now.
I will keep you all updated.