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Local youth who raised $10,200 recognized as Claiborne County 'Mayor for a Day' and urges animal-control funding
Summary
Ava Cole, winner of an animal-shelter fundraiser who raised $10,200, presented shelter statistics and requested that the county budget committee consider funding an animal control officer and equipment; County Mayor Joe Brooks presented her a plaque.
At the April 18 meeting, County Mayor Joe Brooks introduced 10-year-old (self-identified) Ava Cole as the winner of an animal-shelter art contest fundraiser who raised $10,200 for the Claiborne County Animal Shelter and served as "Mayor for a Day." Cole presented information to the commission about the shelter's annual expenses and asked the budget committee to consider funding for an animal-control officer, equipment and improved communications.
Mayor Brooks presented Cole a plaque for her role. Commissioners and the mayor offered public appreciation for her fundraising and presentation. The item was informational; the meeting record shows the request was referred to the budget process and no immediate budget vote occurred at the April meeting. Cole's presentation highlighted the shelter's operating costs and a proposal for a dedicated animal-control officer to reduce shelter strain.
