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Council delays SPCA agreement as members raise concerns about salaries and alternatives
Summary
Several municipalities have approved the county SPCA agreement; New Freedom tabled approval and asked staff for more information after council members raised concerns about large salary increases and whether local rescues could handle stray animals instead of increased county funding.
Borough staff updated council on the county SPCA intermunicipal agreement. Staff said a number of municipalities have approved the agreement but New Freedom tabled action to request additional information. Staff also reported a county SPCA funding request of $200,000 to county commissioners for 2026.
Council members voiced concerns about SPCA finances and personnel…
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