The City Council chambers on May 7 were full at 9 a.m. Many constituents came to witness and speak on the ordinance amending and supplementing Article 354, Rental Housing. This amendment would shorten the length of the Tenant Bill of Rights document required to be given during lease signings. Representatives of rental agencies and landlords expressed their concerns and requested more amendments.
Constituents and council members alike also discussed potential future funding for the Erie Zoo. The CEO of Erie Zoo Roo Kojancie introduced the possibility of transferring ownership of the zoo from the City of Erie to Erie Events. “A partnership with an organization…..