'KEEPIN' OUR CHICKENS'

Rotan residents speak out against restrictive animal control laws

  • Rotan City Hall hosted a packed house when concerned livestock owners unexpectedly came to speak at a special called meeting last week, where the council was set to adopt new ordinances that could restrict the number of animals allowed in the city limits.
    Rotan City Hall hosted a packed house when concerned livestock owners unexpectedly came to speak at a special called meeting last week, where the council was set to adopt new ordinances that could restrict the number of animals allowed in the city limits.

    The Rotan City Council’s special-called meeting drew a crowd of residents last week, who weighed in with questions and concerns as the council began discussions to update ordinances that could affect pet and livestock owners for years to come.

    Rotan City officials have faced numerous problems with stray animals for years, with former Rotan Animal Control Officer John Morgan expressing concerns abou…