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To: Flatwoods, KY City Counsil

Amend Flatwoods City Ordinance to Allow Backyard Chickens with Regulations

For this purpose, I propose an amendment to the current city ordinance which currently forbids keeping backyard chickens. I believe that with clear, specific regulations in place, we can maintain a balance between the concerns of the urban environment and the benefits of small-scale home poultry farming. In addition to providing a regular source of fresh, ethically sourced eggs, this practice also allows households to reduce food waste by feeding appropriate leftovers to chickens.

Your support in making this amendment a reality can pave the way for a greener, self-sufficient, and a more sustainable Flatwoods. I plan to present this proposal at the forthcoming city-county meeting. We need your support to make this vision a reality. Please, sign this petition to allow the raising of backyard chickens under specific regulations in Flatwoods, Kentucky. Together, we can reclaim our food security and make our city a frontrunner in sustainable urban living.

Why is this important?

Like many of you, I am a citizen of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passionate about empowering families and promoting transparency in food sourcing. Price-gouging by stores on basic necessities, such as eggs, places an undue burden on ordinary families. It is my firm belief that we should have the freedom to sustainably source our food, and in this context, to raise chickens in our backyards.

How it will be delivered

In person at the city council meeting April 1st @ 5:30pm

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2025-03-11 13:27:15 -0400

100 signatures reached

2025-03-10 20:44:23 -0400

50 signatures reached

2025-03-10 15:15:47 -0400

25 signatures reached

2025-03-10 12:41:43 -0400

10 signatures reached