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Pasco County honors animal services director Michael Shumate; board confirms new directors for community development, animal services and disaster recovery
Summary
The board adopted a resolution honoring Michael Shumate on his retirement, then confirmed Mary as community development director, Gary Herrero as animal services director and Charles (Chuck) Lane as director of disaster recovery resources.
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners read and adopted a resolution commending Michael Shumate for 12 years leading Pasco County Animal Services and for achievements the resolution credited to his tenure, including a stated live-release rate above 90% and more than $600,000 secured in grants and donations.
Shumate addressed the board, thanked staff, volunteers and partner groups, and reflected on improvements to the shelter and the team. Multiple commissioners and departmental leaders praised his leadership and the department's progress.
Following the resolution, the board confirmed several personnel items by voice vote:
- Mary (first name used in the transcript; last name not specified) was confirmed as permanent director of Community Development. Assistant County Administrator Kathy Pearson introduced her and described her education and county experience; Mary thanked the board.
- Gary Herrero (presented as the chosen animal services director) was confirmed following a nationwide search; he thanked the board and pledged to continue the department's progress.
- Charles (Chuck) Lane was confirmed as director of the Office of Disaster Recovery Resources. Lane thanked commissioners and said he was prepared to implement disaster recovery programs and provide quarterly updates.
All confirmations and the retirement resolution were approved by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
