Paty's meeting about the dogs

I was one of the relatively limited number of people in attendance. I don't want to jump the gun to state exactly what happened, because I am confident that a summary will be made public by one of the organizers who has worked hard to raise the importance of the issue.

You should know, a t-shirt has been printed and is available for supporters. The slogan is "I LOVE ZIHUATANEJO, BUT I LOVE MY DOG MORE", in English and Spanish....the phrase was used by a regular who was explaining their dilemma to Paty. It seems to echo the sentiments of many.

But I can tell you that the meeting changed venues - a representative group of hoteliers, restaurateurs, Dr's, part time and full time residents spontaneously drove over to the CONAGUA conference that was occurring in Ixtapa....It seemed an appropriate time to bring the issue up with those who are determining the direction that regulations will take. There may have been some positive outcomes, like the bureaucrats who are intent on certifying Playa La Ropa as a "blue flag" beach didn't have any local representation on the committee. They now do. Paty has a broad understanding of the issues facing users of La Ropa Beach, but more importantly, I believe she genuinely wants people to experience the Zihuatanejo we love, the place we call "home". Gracias Paty, you are a passionate supporter of "rights". I just hope that this misguided focus on dogs and "blue flag certification" doesn't become the red herring for a much needed effort to correct the real issues facing our city and bay.