City Council: No backyard chickens in St. Louis

City Council: No backyard chickens in St. Louis

Despite a survey that showed the majority of respondents supported an ordinance change that would allow residents to raise backyard chickens, city council members don’t think it would be a good idea. The board voted 3-2 earlier this month not to change the rules, according to council meeting minutes. Council members Elizabeth Upton and Fares Azzam voted in favor of amending the ordinance, however, Mayor Ralph Echtinaw, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Leonard…