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Residents press Johnstown council to hire dedicated animal control officer
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Johnstown City Council to hire an animal control officer, saying ordinances exist but enforcement and sheltering capacity are missing; council members acknowledged the problem but said an effective plan requires shelter and veterinary arrangements in addition to hiring.
At the Feb. 18 special meeting, residents pressed the Johnstown City Council to establish a dedicated animal control officer position and provide the sheltering and veterinary support needed to make enforcement effective. Charlene Stanton (184 Sell Street) told the council that although ordinances dating to 2005 reference an animal control officer, “the ordinances are meaningless…
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