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City Councilwoman Kristine Alessio delighted us at our July 15th party by promising to help legalize ferrets. She has been discussing the issue with Assemblymen Todd Gloria and Randy Voepel, hoping to convince either or both to introduce ferret legalization legislation, but without much luck. Even though ferret legalization seems like a no-brainer, it just isn’t seen as a serious issue.
But the effort to make La Mesa a Ferret Sanctuary City builds steam. Surely a ridiculous concept but one with a huge symbolic value which could prompt a legislator to take up our cause. And surprisingly, we could be getting close.
What we know – Kristine Alessio would vote “Yes”
Bill Baber would probably vote “Yes” but he is more of a pragmatist.
Three other members on the city council – only one Democrat, Colin Parent.
Kristine and Bill are the only pet owners on the city council and that makes a big difference in one’s perception of the issue. Colin Parent is the Democrat’s only member on the council. I think he would have a hard time voting against the wishes of ordinary people who want to have a pet legal in 48 states and one where no one is defending the ban on the grounds that ferrets pose any kind of threat. I just don’t see a Democrat letting Republicans being the only advocates for “the little guy.”
I’m not familiar with the two other members, Vice Mayor Guy McWhirter or Mayor Mark Arapostathis. We’ll work on them after we secure three votes.
If this makes the agenda I know I can put up a very convincing presentation. I will need as many ferret lovers as possible holding up signs. Stay tuned. We’re going to have lots of fun with this one!
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