Council Member Narcisse on dog waste signage bill
Council Member Narcisse speaks on Intro 880, requiring signs at park entrances about dog waste rules and fines. She also acknowledges the passing of Andre Lewis, father of Council Member Farah Louis, and thanks the Speaker for advancing the Scoop Act.
Councilmember Narcisse, followed by Brewer.
Thank you, Majority Leader.
And then Jeff, wherever God lends you, universe lends you, you'll be fine with your soft-spoken words.
Off topic, Councilmember.
My apologies.
Off topic.
During general discussion.
What was that?
You can be there at my time?
Please state the general order's calendar.
We appreciate the love for Jeff.
I just have to say congratulations.
I understand.
I mean, because he's going to be okay.
He's going to be well.
Anyway, before I get this, can I have my time reset?
I want to take just a minute, even I get to the bill.
Andre Lewis, rest in peace.
That's all I can say.
The father of Farah Lewis.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Through all this that we've been going on in the park, we smell it, we see it, and we upset about it.
In my park, we see it every day.
The kids are, you know, hanging out on the grass, families with strollers and dog waste that somebody decided was not their problem.
Park staff are out there cleaning it up early in the morning.
So this bill, Intro 880, puts signs at park entrances and at playgrounds and other facilities inside the park in plain language that everyone can understand.
Pick up your SHI.
After yourself.
Pick up after your dog.
Here's the fine if you don't.
The rest of the package comes at the same problems from other angles.
Most dogs owners already do the right thing.
These bills are for the ones counting on nobody seeing them.
We know we see you.
Thank you, Madam Speaker, for moving forward with the Scoop Act.
It is about time for people to know you got to clean after yourself.
Pick up your what?
Thank you.
Thank you, Councilmember.
Councilmember Brewer, followed by Marano.