Solon City Council Quick Takes: Deer Legislation, Solar Center Moratorium and More

Solon City Council

…looming over discussions of culling Solon's growing deer herd is the ballot initiative that would outlaw hunting in Solon…more

Election 2011: Solon to Vote on Deer Preservation Act

… deer hunting, either with sharpshooters or with bow hunting, will pose a danger to children and 

residents…more

USDA, Ohio Wildlife Officials Brief Solon on Deer Issues

One focus of the discussion was the effectiveness of nonlethal lighting deterrents on streets to prevent deer from crossing. Solon had installed one such device, called Strieter-Lites, at two locations on the north side of town, on SOM Center Road and Cannon Road.

Ward 6 Councilman and Vice Mayor Ed Kraus said he believe the lights were effective deterrents, despite Peters' saying that deer can become acclimated to the technique, making its effectiveness dwindle as time passes…more

Crossbow Plan Scrapped, but Comprehensive Deer Program Coming

…councilmen Ed Kraus, Richard Bell and Robert Pelunis all had major questions with the project…more