Mayor's Blog: Dogs on the Beach on Council Agenda

Friends, it seems the burning issue this week is an old one. I know this has been , but I thought that having the interested parties state their case would be only fair.

At this week's city council meeting we will discuss allowing on-leash dogs to be walked on our beach during the early morning hours.

Just to be clear, I do not own a dog. I have no motive except making certain all segments of the population of Capitola are heard. Does the early morning, dawn until 10 a.m., element make any difference? Perhaps only the low tide "path" leading to New Brighton should be open to on-leash dogs? Do we patrol and issue citations enough currently, especially for inconsiderate dog owners who refuse to clean up after their pets?

All the above, this Thursday.

Tell us your thoughts in the comments and come voice your opinion at the council meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.