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Council approves animal-control ordinance amendment as emergency amid resource concerns
Summary
After public comment raising resource concerns, the City Council moved, amended and approved the animal-control ordinance as an emergency measure. Speakers said shortened hold times and new deadlines could strain animal-care capacity; the council passed the emergency as amended.
Jacksonville City Council declared an emergency, adopted an amendment, and approved an animal-control ordinance (item 2025-0812) after hearing public comment that the changes could add strain to an already overburdened animal-care system.
Jamie Travis Leonard, who volunteers in animal rescue, told the council she tentatively opposed the bill because it…
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