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written, the requirement will apply to all vets and visitors to the City and that it states that proof <br />of insurance must be furnished upon request. She expressed concern that this was unrealistic. <br />Venchise Glenn — Cleveland <br />Ms. Glenn expressed great pride in Lakewood for putting forward a breed neutral ordinance and <br />thanked everyone who made it happen. She expressed her plans to move to Lakewood next year. <br />She called upon City Council to ensure that all ordinances going forward foster a safe and <br />welcoming environment. She called on pit bull owners to act responsibly and to be breed <br />ambassadors. She urged all to build upon the mutual trust established in this endeavor. <br />Jason Brown <br />Mr. Brown identified himself as someone who was originally named a dangerous dog owner ten <br />years ago. He reported that being named a dangerous dog owner had devastating consequences <br />for his family. He thanked Council for listening and putting all dog owners on an even playing <br />field. He asked Council to please reconsider the insurance requirement. He expressed optimism <br />that an ordinance can be created that holds people accountable but that does not penalize good <br />dog owners with a proven track record. <br />Jason Cooke <br />Mr. Cook thanked Council for the ordinance which he believes is forward progress. He <br />expressed concern about the requirement of liability insurance for all dog owners and potential <br />unintended consequences of this that may affect responsible dog owners. He asked Council to <br />please strike this section and move forward with the rest of the ordinance. <br />Sharon Harvey <br />Ms. Harvey spoke from her role as President /CEO of the APL. She thanked Lakewood citizens, <br />Council, and LASWAB for putting forth a much stronger and more effective ordinance. She <br />remarked that the proposed Ordinance will create a safer and more humane Lakewood by <br />removing breed specific language and by strengthening protections for dogs. She expressed <br />concern about the ordinance's requirement for universal liability insurance. She posed questions <br />about the intent and implementation of the ordinance that have not yet been answered. She asked <br />Council to table the insurance requirement and pass the rest of the ordinance. <br />Corey Roscoe <br />Ms. Roscoe spoke from her role as Ohio Director of the Humane Society of the US. She <br />expressed support for this ordinance, particularly its extra protections for animals and its breed <br />neutrality. She thanked everyone who made it happened. She described the issues and problems <br />with breed specific legislation and applauded the changes made to this portion of the ordinance. <br />She also applauded the changes made to strengthen protections for dogs. She expressed concern <br />about the ordinance's requirement for universal liability insurance, stating that it is overreaching <br />and unclear. She asked Council to table this section. <br />Kara Vlach - Lasher <br />Ms. Vlach- Lasher applauded Council for removing the breed specific restrictions from the <br />ordinance and for focusing on managing individual dogs with problem behavior. She asked <br />Council to please consider amending the ordinance to remove the insurance coverage <br />