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Sheriff's office may resume animal control; city flags kennel costs and minimal licensing revenue

Yamhill City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Yamhill police chief said talks are underway with the county sheriff to resume animal-control services; the chief reported licensing receipts of about $300 year-to-date, a general-fund licensing budget of $515, and kennel costs of roughly $3,000 per month.

The Yamhill police chief told the council on March 11 that conversations are underway with the county sheriff’s office about returning animal-control services to the sheriff, a step city staff say would reduce local costs and operational burden.

Police Chief Graven (referenced in a staff letter and speaking at the meeting) told council that licensing…

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