At the April 2026 City Council Meeting, a revised animal control ordinance was presented. The goal of updating the ordinance is to improve public safety, clarify expectations, and modernize animal care standards while balancing the character of Bryant's community.
During the meeting, several residents addressed the Council concerning the livestock and poultry provisions. In response, the Council asked the City to host a workshop so that all these concerns could be addressed.
After the meeting, the ordinance was revised and was split into two separate ordinances: one relating to livestock and poultry and the other to all other animal control topics including destructive, dangerous, and vicious dog provisions.
During the workshop on May 21st, the majority of citizens present voiced concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on keeping livestock and poultry. There were also a few questions regarding the limit on the number of animals allowed at each residence.
It was quite clear that the majority of residents' concerns were specific to livestock and poultry provisions, so the Mayor and the Animal Control Director chose to withdraw that ordinance from further consideration. Doing so allows City leadership and the Council to focus their attention on other items specifically related to ordinance clarification and public safety.
The City will host another Workshop to discuss the topic on June 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Bryant City Hall.