khorvath
Chirping
After several failed attempts with city council to allow backyard hens in Des Plaines, last night we made our case again (2 years after our last attempt and after several new Aldermen were elected).
We collected over 400 verified signatures from residents and made a great presentation. Despite half of the aldermen present voting No in the past, they unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance to allow hens.
This was just the first reading so in 2 weeks it goes back to council to finalize the wording and for a final vote but it would be shocking for it to not pass.
I am so proud of everyone that helped in this effort and so glad I can finally get my first flock in the spring as can many other Des Plaines residents now.
http://facebook.com/desplainescluck for more on our group and our efforts.
We collected over 400 verified signatures from residents and made a great presentation. Despite half of the aldermen present voting No in the past, they unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance to allow hens.
This was just the first reading so in 2 weeks it goes back to council to finalize the wording and for a final vote but it would be shocking for it to not pass.
I am so proud of everyone that helped in this effort and so glad I can finally get my first flock in the spring as can many other Des Plaines residents now.
http://facebook.com/desplainescluck for more on our group and our efforts.
perseverance pays off again! 
