Mail Staff Writer
Chaffee County commissioners voted to approve a resolution opposing a citizen-initiated ballot initiative, 1B â âProtect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation,â at their regular meeting Tuesday.
Commissioner Keith Baker made the presentation on the proposed resolution, pointing out the language of the ballot initiative echoes things that are already illegal and incorporates language âso vague and so general it would prohibit generally accepted animal husbandry practices and other animal treatments for both small animals and large livestock animals.â
Baker said he had not spoken to anyone statewide who is in favor of the initiative.
He said while the initiative may have ânoble intent,â its language is potentially detrimental to the stateâs livestock industry and organizations such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America and rodeo, including the National Western Stock Show.
Chaffee County commissioners are scheduled to conduct two public hearings during their regular meeting at 9 a.m. today.
The first, regarding the Cooper property minor subdivision final plat, may be moved to June 15 per a requested continuance.
The second concern the Sage Heights Major Subdivision sketch plan. The request is to subdivide parcel 2 of the Bainbridge Heritage Water Subdivision exemption of 32.9 acres into 15 lots ranging in size from 2 to 2.2 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. A new road on dedicated right-of-way will serve the subdivision.
Following the public comment sessions, commissioners will:
⢠Consider the second amended and restated intergovernmental agreement among the Central Mountain Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Councils (RETAC) members.