Exotic animal ordinance

Says no evidence would have changed the board's mind, announces he is moving his family and business to South Texas, and asks for a real 30-month grandfather clause to leave cleanly with his livelihood intact.

Says the ordinance is crushing animal owners' hearts and is unenforceable, and asks how residents are supposed to know which animals are allowed since there's no clear process for unlisted pets.

A social worker who says her wolf dog and kinkajou aren't inherently dangerous and that her animals help her build rapport with clients; asks the board to work with owners like Jesse on a real exit path.

A veteran firefighter and rescue squad member who calls the ordinance an overreach that prioritizes a $15 million cat-and-dog shelter over veterans and the homeless, and questions emergency-removal rules.

Has had her monkey for 14 years with only three animal control visits ever; questions why fees jumped from $25 to $150 and why microchipping is required when anesthesia can kill small exotics.

Speaking for a group, calls a total ban government overreach that will drive owners to hide pets, and suggests the fee money would be better spent on an online education class tied to permits.

Argues existing state law already covers dangerous and mistreated animals, that a blanket ban removes oversight and shifts confiscation costs to taxpayers, and asks the board to reject or delay for targeted regulation instead.