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Council approves Humane Society contract and debates tougher penalties for repeat animal‑control offenders
Summary
The council approved a contract with the Clinton Humane Society for charitable animal care and added the Humane Society liaison to council appointments; it also took first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 91 to allow municipal civil penalties for repeat offenders, prompting debate over 'may' versus 'shall' enforcement language.
The Clinton City Council adopted a resolution approving a contract for charitable animal care services with the Clinton Humane Society, and it added a Humane Society liaison to the council's 2026 appointments.
During audience comment, Celeste Robbins defended the Humane Society against what she called false claims circulating about the organization, and she urged council…
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