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Rules Committee Advances Animal Control & Welfare Appointments After Lengthy Hearing; Incumbents Favored
Summary
After hearing nine applicants for four seats on the Animal Control & Welfare Commission and substantial public testimony for and against incumbents, the Rules Committee forwarded its recommendations as a committee report, favoring reappointment of incumbents while acknowledging calls for fresh appointments on the no-kill/zoo debate.
The Rules Committee on Aug. 6 considered applications for four seats on the Commission on Animal Control & Welfare. Nine applicants appeared, including incumbents and new candidates with experience in shelter work, animal welfare advocacy and scientific backgrounds.
Applicants included Philip Gary, Jennifer Jamieson, Karen Tomkala, Laura Fairbanks, Pam Hemphill,…
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