Summary
Kent's ordinance bans feeding wild animals, and feral cats are currently included. The Law Director wants feral cats removed from the ban so council can consider alternatives like TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs, following resident emails on both sides.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal direct cost, though any future TNR program could carry city expenses.
Feral cat caretakers and TNR advocates, plus residents concerned about animal welfare.
Residents bothered by feral cat feeding in neighborhoods could lose the feeding ban as an enforcement tool.
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