This past month, the League of Humane Voters of New York City released their 2007 City Council Humane Scorecard, which showed the Bronx City Council members in second place for the 2007 calendar year, with an average score of 60 percent (out of 100). The scorecard was based on the councilmembers’ records on animal welfare issues, such as pet-friendly housing, wildlife protection and humane education.
Scoring first place in the Bronx was Councilman Oliver Koppell with a score of 60 percent for the past two years. Behind Koppell was Councilman Joel Rivera with a score of 40 percent, up from 0 percent in 2006.
One councilwoman, however, failed to show her compassion for New York City pets. Maria Baez scored 0 percent for the past two years. Baez, along with nine other councilmembers received failing scores. The League said it’s because they worked to block numerous animal welfare bills.
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