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Hi Red Phone, I completely support the article on the barking
dogs. Not only are the people who own the dogs rude, but it causes
a lot of stress to the people who have to put up with this.
Those pesky pooches!
“Hi Red Phone, I completely support the article on the barking dogs. Not only are the people who own the dogs rude, but it causes a lot of stress to the people who have to put up with this. In fact, I think the fine should be even higher. I would go along with it if they’d pass an ordinance on this. Thank you.”
• “Regarding barking dogs. Ditto. Thank you so much!”
• “I just wanted to comment on your Red Phone. … I’ve lived here for 35 years and new people just moved in … and since they moved in, we’ve had barking dogs. Sometimes 24/7. I agree with the caller’s suggestion of fining these people a couple times and then taking the dog away. Preferably take the dog away. I have no dogs on my property. I don’t like dogs. Thank you.”
• “I read your article on barking dogs and I agree with the ordinance idea. I think it’s a good idea. Another thing is loud music. I’d like to have an ordinance against that too. It’s getting ridiculous, especially in the apartment complexes where they warehouse all these people instead of couples. Thank you.”
• “Hey Red Phone, I’m responding to the barking dogs. All people have to do is contact their neighbors. How about doing a neighborhood meeting and talk about the problem instead of bringing the bureaucracy into it with fines? Do a neighbor a favor. Maybe she doesn’t know and it doesn’t bother her. Give that neighbor a chance. Bye.”
Red Phone:
The Red Phone was surprised by the number of responses it received to its Sept. 14 column regarding barking dogs. A new Gilroy resident commented that owners should be fined three times and then the animal should be removed, should the noise pollution continue.
Although Red Phone is a dog-lover – and dog owner – it knows not everyone is. And no one likes it when there’s constant barking. Take note, dog owners: Gilroyans are infuriated with the constant baying of some hounds and the next step may be for residents to take it to City Hall and demand changes to city ordinances.
In the meantime, one caller had a good suggestion for those who feel comfortable – talk to your neighbors. But for others concerned about mouthy mutts, file a noise complaint with the police department. The first step is to call 846-0350 or visit the department at 7370 Rosanna St. and at least get your complaint – and the owners – on file.
Eviction clarification
“Will this affect me (regarding the Williamson Act story, Act II: 2006 Evictions)? I am a renter in Morgan Hill and we are in ‘farmland,’ can we be evicted too? I don’t quite understand what could happen.”
Red Phone:
The Red Phone passed this one off to reporter Matt King, who covers the Williamson Act regularly.
No one can predict what your landlord will do if property taxes go up, but getting “evicted” from the Williamson Act isn’t the same as getting kicked out of your apartment. If the land you live on may lose its Williamson tax break, but the owner won’t lose the land unless he decides to sell it. Also, a Williamson Act “eviction” takes 10 years.
Extra information
“Hi, this is in response to the person who called in wanting to know why the flag is being flown half-staff. … If people go to www.whitehouse.gov/news/proclamations, they can read all of the presidential proclamations. The flag is being flown at half-staff for two reasons: No. 1, it was being flown until sunset on Sept. 13 in honor of Judge William Rehnquist and it’s going to be flown until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 20, honoring the memory of victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thank you.”
Red Phone:
The Red Phone, and surely its readers, appreciate the extra information.
