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Selma council approves $6,000 city match for local spay-and-neuter voucher program
Summary
The Selma City Council approved a one-time $6,000 match to double private donations for a local spay-and-neuter voucher program aimed at reducing pet overpopulation. Council and public speakers emphasized keeping the vouchers redeemable with local veterinarians and monthly accountability reporting.
The Selma City Council on April 21 approved Resolution 2026-36R to provide up to $6,000 in city matching funds for a locally run spay-and-neuter voucher program, effectively doubling a private donation pool to about $12,000 for Selma residents.
Director of Community Services (spoke at the meeting) described the program as a neighborhood-focused effort run through the Selma Animal Shelter, with existing donations of $4,000 from Cal Water, $1,000 from Total Local Market, $200 from Les Schwab and $1,000 identified in the current budget. "We're just looking for city council approval to assist with this program and…
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