LOS ANGELES : Animal Control Official Quits, Citing Coyote Issue
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A Los Angeles Animal Regulation Commissioner from the San Fernando Valley resigned Tuesday, saying animal rights advocates have unduly influenced the panel, particularly its policy to continue a ban on coyote trapping.
Lynne Exe submitted her resignation to Mayor Richard Riordan, seven months after she was confirmed to the five-member panel by a split vote of the City Council amid sharp criticism from animal rights advocates.
“They have taken control,” Exe said, referring to animal rights groups.
Exe said the commission’s decision to ban coyote trapping 10 months ago was at the behest of animal rights organizations. She said the commission has refused to consider lifting the ban, despite concerns of residents who complain about coyote attacks on pets.
Mimi Robins, president of the commission, declined to comment on Exe’s accusations. “I don’t have any comment and I wish her well,” she said.
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