Public safety and animal welfare took center stage at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting on November 5, 2024, as Nancy Kate Grayson, also known as Rodeo Kittens and Pups, urged the Board to cancel a controversial $2.6 million contract. Grayson, speaking passionately from Tucson, Arizona, raised serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving key figures in the contract.

Grayson highlighted that two former directors from the Geno Animal Care Center, Christian Hansen and Monica Dangler, have connections that could mislead Riverside County in its decision-making. She claimed that Hansen, who has been contracted for consulting services, did not disclose her relationship with Pima Animal Care Center, where Dangler is the current director. Grayson emphasized that Dangler's recent resignation and subsequent association with Hansen raises red flags about the integrity of the contract.

"My concern is the public safety, to the pets and people that we all care about," Grayson stated, urging the Board to reconsider its approach to solving animal care issues. She criticized the county's reliance on these individuals, suggesting that it reflects a desperate attempt to address ongoing problems without proper oversight.

Grayson concluded her remarks by calling for transparency and a fresh start, urging the Board to prioritize facts and truth over potentially flawed partnerships. The implications of her testimony could lead to significant scrutiny of the contract and the relationships behind it, as the Board weighs its next steps in ensuring the welfare of animals and the community.