Board approves two-week deer culling program with school-schedule caveat
Sep 16, 2026
The board approved a two-week deer culling program and directed staff to avoid scheduling during student holiday breaks after trustees raised concerns about timing near school days off.
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Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry John McDonald presented the proposed 2026 deer culling program consisting of two weeks of activity with a break. Trustee Rosie Sprangers asked about holiday scheduling to avoid conflicts with students' time off; Trustee Joe Harlow moved to approve the program and Trustee Jason Leicht seconded with direction to staff to schedule dates not to interfere with school holiday breaks. The motion passed 6–0.
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