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Residents press Hempstead board on communications contract and animal‑shelter reforms
Summary
Public commenters at the April 14 meeting questioned a recurring communications contract with Z Creative Communications, urged no‑kill practices and operational changes at the town shelter, and raised local infrastructure concerns including the Uniondale water tower and littered parking lots.
During the public‑comment portion following the formal meeting, several residents raised concerns about the town’s public‑information services agreement with Z Creative Communications (item 36), animal‑shelter operations and local infrastructure.
Kelly Johnson (who said she prefers to be called "Miss DEI") asked why the town pays an outside firm—cited in the resolution as having an hourly cap—when the town already has a communications director. The town attorney responded that the firm provides specialized expertise on issues such as grants,…
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