Noise nuisance is nightmare for many

by Wendy Gorski, Florence

Unfortunately, the commission’s inaction to address the noise nuisance in Grantsdale is a disservice to the people they are supposed to serve.

We’re dealing with the same issue. This isn’t about a couple of dogs barking at a deer or a delivery driver. These dogs are clearly suffering from being confined to kennels and living in their own urine and feces. They are neglected and exhibit severe anxiety by barking for hours.

The commissioner’s response is they hope neighbors can work this out. Neighbors have tried. That is why they came to you for help. Our commissioners are supposed to serve the citizens of this county but don’t want to have to deal with the work it would take to address this issue.

The commissioners would rather have neighbors suing each other. In the name of personal freedom and preserving people’s so-called rights, the commissioners have displayed a complete disregard for the property rights of those who are living a nightmare.

Ravalli County had an Animal Control Officer who addressed these concerns. But our commissioners shut it down and took the money. See the article by the Bitterroot Star on March 19, 2013.

The commissioners failed to serve the community that asked for their help, and they failed this county by not addressing a very serious issue.

It’s time the commissioners do what they are hired to do – protect the citizens of the county and pass a noise nuisance ordinance.