Pit Bulls Stay Winning Independence, MO

Sign of the times as "breed bans" are now racist or whatever . . . Here's the latest . . .

The Independence City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to repeal the ban after thousands of people signed a petition against it. The vote was followed by an applause.

The new ordinance will go into effect on August 4, 2023.

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Independence votes to end ban on pit bulls

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - The City of Independence votes to end its ban on pit bulls. The Independence City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to repeal the ban after thousands of people signed a petition against it. The vote was followed by an applause. The new ordinance will go into effect on August 4, 2023.

Independence City Council repeals years-long pit bull ban in city

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The Independence City Council voted on Monday to repeal a years-long pit bull ban in the city. During a meeting, council members heard from both supporters and opponents of a proposed ordinance that will repeal the ban that's been in effect since 2006.

Independence, Mo., city councilmembers vote to repeal pit bull ban in 60 days

The Independence, Mo., city council on Monday night voted to repeal the city's ban on pit bulls. The vote came after months of pressure from animal advocates. Thousands of people signed a petition to repeal the decades-old ban. The ban will officially be lifted on Aug. 4.