The issue of allowing chickens to be raised in Danville once again came to the City Council Tuesday. The issue has come before the council several times over the years.  Those currently presenting the issue say chickens can be raised quietly and cleanly.  They offer an inexpensive food source and a way for children to learn about animals.

There were aldermen on both sides of the issue with some worrying about enforcement of a new ordinance.  Mayor Rickey Williams took a straw poll of the 11 aldermen present and did not find support.

Danville currently has an ordinance against raising chickens.  However, officials admit there are some city residents violating this ordinance.