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Mixed public testimony on San Bernardino animal services; residents criticize leadership while others defend director's work
Summary
Public commenters offered sharply divergent views about the city's animal services, with several criticizing leadership, alleging misuse of grants and euthanasia policy failures, while other residents thanked Director Chris Watson for responsiveness and rescues; council did not take personnel action at the meeting.
Animal services drew substantial and emotionally charged public comment at the Aug. 6 meeting, with several speakers sharply criticizing recent leadership and operations and others praising staff and the director’s efforts.
Critics said grants had been misused, that management prioritized staff titles over field enforcement, and that euthanasia and shelter operations had become dysfunctional. A prominent critic said veterinarian pay increases could not fix “toxic culture,”…
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