City considers raccoon-feeding ban

The following resolution by Ward 3 Councillors Pat Mick and Bryan Hayes was approved at tonight's meeting of Sault Ste. Marie City Council: ************************ Mover: Councillor P. Mick Seconder: Councillor B.

The following resolution by Ward 3 Councillors Pat Mick and Bryan Hayes was approved at tonight's meeting of Sault Ste. Marie City Council:

************************ Mover: Councillor P. Mick Seconder: Councillor B. Hayes

Whereas the feeding of raccoons has resulted in a health hazard and nightly disturbances in a Ward 3 neighbourhood, and

Whereas residents have paid over $500 to hire a trapper to relocate over21 raccoons

Be it resolved that council requests staff to report back on the establishment of a bylaw prohibiting the feeding of raccoons in residential neighbourhoods.

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