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Commissioners approve two part‑time animal‑shelter positions over one dissent
Summary
On Sept. 17, 2025 the Shiawassee County Board approved creating two part‑time animal control shelter positions (grade 1, up to 20 hours/week); the motion passed 5–1 with Commissioner Matthew Shepard voting nay.
The Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners voted to create two part‑time positions at the county animal control shelter, each grade 1 and not to exceed 20 hours per week, at its Sept. 17, 2025 meeting.
Commissioner Cindy Garber moved the measure and Commissioner Bill Johnson seconded. The minutes record the motion carried 5–1; Commissioner Matthew Shepard was recorded as the lone nay. The minutes do not record statements explaining the dissent or any financial detail beyond the staffing grade and hour limits.
Vice‑Chairman Gary Holzhausen presided in Chairman Gregory Brodeur’s absence and the action was recorded as an approved personnel addition in the official minutes. No amendment or follow‑up assignment was recorded in the minutes.
