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Jeffrey Miles chosen chairman of Deer Lodge County Domestic Animal Task Force

Domestic Animal Task Force · January 15, 2025
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Summary

The Domestic Animal Task Force appointed Jeffrey Miles as chairman and Bill Willing as vice-chair in unanimous motions; the group set a regular meeting cadence and signaled coordination with Animal Control and the County Attorney.

Jeffrey Miles was appointed chairman of the Deer Lodge County Domestic Animal Task Force after a motion to seat him was made and seconded by Patti Davis. The motion "carried unanimously," formalizing leadership for the group formed to review domestic-animal rules.

At the same meeting the task force appointed Bill Willing as vice-chair on a motion made by Commissioner Steve Gates and seconded by Patti Davis; that motion also carried unanimously. Members present at the meeting included Commissioner Steve Gates, Jessica Wicks, Vern Tuss, David Josephson, Brooke Gwin, Bill Willing, Jeffrey Miles, Michelle Lennon and Patti Davis.

The new chair said he will be in regular contact with Animal Control as the task force reviews existing regulations and draft revisions. With leadership decided, members and staff can now assign roles for ordinance review, outreach and scheduling ahead of future meetings.