So Much Going On!

CM  Mendez

CM Johnson



Hello all, 

I have been so busy lately as a result, it's been a while since we connected! There's so much going on in the animal advocacy world, there have been some setbacks and some progressive strides. It's always a struggle, fighting for the voiceless! First, I'd like to express joy over Intro 1233 being signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio; way to go Mayor! As some of you know Intro 1233 is a bill that does not allow circuses that feature wild animal acts to perform within NYC. The bill was introduced by Council Member Rosie Mendez which has been eleven years in the making! Council Member Mendez with the help of Council Member Corey Johnson overcame massive odds and brought this bill to victory. 

To quote animal advocate John Phillips: "Council Member Johnson used his powerful position as Chair of the Council's Health Committee to get us a vote and push this bill over the finish line. The Council's 43-6 vote to adopt #Intro1233 was a historic win for animals and our political movement -- it never would have happened without these two brave and compassionate elected
 officials". 

 I applaud the determination of these two great animal advocates and Mayor de Blasio for signing the bill into law. It sends a powerful message that NYC will not stand for wild animals to be held as captives for profit any longer. Now these majestic animals will know what they should have known in the first place, freedom and happiness without the misery and the oppressive nature of the for profit trade!