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Volunteers and residents press Clermont County over shelter policy; board tables volunteer policy to Jan. 15
Summary
Volunteers and residents demanded changes to a proposed Clermont County dog‑kennel volunteer policy—criticizing holiday and Monday restrictions, background‑check costs and restrictions on volunteer tasks—after which the board sent the policy back for revision and legal review and set further consideration for Jan. 15, 2025.
Dozens of residents and volunteers urged the Clermont County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 18 to revise a proposed volunteer policy for the county dog kennel, arguing the draft would discourage longtime volunteers and limit care for shelter animals. After extended public comment and a staff response, commissioners voted to table the policy for further review and legal consultation and set it for reconsideration Jan. 15, 2025.
“I think our goal is to bring us together,” said volunteer Lisa Gottschlich during public participation, while pressing the board to…
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