question about petitioning...

[emilsmee]

ok i'm thinking of starting a petition against the ban of exotic animals in windsor, ont., more specifically against the ban of keeping small exotics and reptiles. some species i realize are reasonably banned (large carnivorous mammals, venomous snakes, XL boids, gators, etc). i know there are some people who are able keep these who may argue but these are potentially lethal and a majority of people aren't equipped to keep these.

SO my question is, does anyone know approx. how many signatures i'd need to even approach the city council? or is this a hopeless cause altogether. working in an exotic petstore should definately help me get signatures.

n e suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
emily