Ferret lovers coveting Assemblyman-elect Brian Maienschein’s backing might be in for disappointment.

Evidently, LeagalizeFerrets.org founder Pat Wright fell to despair when two supportive candidates lost in the general election on November 6. Yet, he wrote in his recent newsletter this fuzzy note of love:

“There was one person elected who had some ferret knowledge. Brian Maienschein was elected in the 77th Assembly district and met Alice Kaiser and her ferrets.”

Not so, said Maienschein campaign manager Lance Witmondt who told the Sacramento Bee: “Brian has not ever met a ferret and he will not be sponsoring legislation to legalize ferret ownership.”

He’s never met a ferret? Maybe not. But in his profession, I’m sure he’s met a few of the ferret’s weaselly cousins.

Yesteryear’s 77th Assembly District seatholder City Attorney Jan Goldsmith infamously authored a bill decriminalizing ferret ownership. The… Read More