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Commissioners flag rising city contract numbers with humane society and ask for transparency
Summary
A commissioner raised questions about proposed increases to city contracts with the humane society (Longview ~just under $300,000; Kelso ~95k; Woodland ~17k; Castle Rock ~just under 15k), asking whether payments reflect service levels or broader nonprofit costs. Commissioners emphasized transparency about taxpayer funds and noted volunteer support for animal services.
A commissioner used the meeting’s general discussion time to flag concerns about reported increases in city-level contracts with the humane society, pressing for clarity on whether those sums are tied to direct service workload or broader organizational costs.
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