So, I contacted each of the candidates and asked whether or not they support the responsible keeping of backyard chickens in Toronto.
Winner:
Joe Pantalone – He responded clearly supporting backyard chickens, “with certain reasonable conditions and restrictions.”
It is interesting to note that he also received top grades from the Toronto Environmental Alliance’s survey. He received a grade of 100% – A+!
Rocco Rossi responded with a non-commitment to chickens, but rather positive on local food.
No response at all from the others.
If you have a moment, now would be a great time to contact your local candidates to find out about their positions on both backyard chickens and the environment.
Please post back here with the results.
Thank you!!!
Ok!! Joe Pantalone it is! Not sure I trust him with my bike lanes but if he gets my vote on this alone! Ford is very against backyard chickens from my understanding, and a no-comments is a good as a no.