Deer Plan Passed to Solon Council

The plan was recommended by a 2-1 vote, with councilmen Bill Russo and Rick Bell approving it and Councilman Ed Kraus voting against it. Kraus said he approves of most of the plan, including lethal methods, but he is against bow hunting, which is part of the plan.

The plan was passed on to the full council so that it can begin deliberations on what's been a controversial issue for the city...more

No Deer Management Now, But Solon Is Preparing

Mayor Susan Drucker said the cost will be based on how many deer are culled in the first year. Drucker said as many as 300 to 400 deer may be culled in the first year of the program, based on past experience and estimates that the deer population will reach more than 1,000 by the end of the year.

Deer culling is a big issue in Solon with a controversial past…more

Councilman Russo: Deer Culling 'Misstatements' Won't be Tolerated at Safety Meetings

Solon Councilor Bill Russo on right

Russo also said that during public comment at safety committee meetings, residents will not be allowed to raise the issue of deer contraception because he said deer contraception is illegal according to the Ohio Administrative Code except during a scientific study.

"It is not allowed in the state of Ohio,

so that will not be a topic of discussion at future meetings," Russo said.

"Anyone who chooses to go down that path will be asked to sit down."

But the other members of the committee, councilmen Ed Kraus and Rick Bell, said they believe residents should have the opportunity to speak freely during a public forum…more

Deer Culling Has Long Controversial History in Solon

For Wayne Godzich, the most difficult issue he dealt with in 42 years of police work was not murder or mayhem, but something they don't cover at the academy: deer culling.

Over the last few years, the debate over how to manage Solon's deer herd has been one of the city's most contentious – involving protests, lawsuits and fierce debates...more