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Council approves three‑year animal control contract with San Mateo County; members urge improved local outreach

East Palo Alto City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

After extended discussion about response times and local services, the council approved a three‑year animal control services agreement with San Mateo County / Peninsula Humane Society; staff said the city's FY27 cost will be $689,683 and about $2.45 million across the proposed three‑year term.

The East Palo Alto City Council voted to approve an updated animal control services agreement with San Mateo County (Peninsula Humane Society) covering the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Councilmember Dinan had pulled the item for discussion and described constituent concerns about long response times, limited spay‑and‑neuter outreach, and the distance to Peninsula Humane…

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