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Wilbur mayor reports dog-at-large attack; council to review animal ordinance

Town Council of the Town of Wilbur, Lincoln County, Washington · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Erica Hearrean reported a dog-at-large attack under investigation with the owner's cooperation and the sheriff; she asked staff to provide the current ordinance and dog-tag application for council review before the next meeting.

Mayor Erica Hearrean told the council that "someone was attacked by a dog at large," and said the situation is being handled with the dog owner and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. She asked staff to prepare copies of the current animal-control ordinance and the dog-tag application for council review ahead of the next meeting, signaling possible ordinance changes.

Clerk/Treasurer Melissa Bulger was directed to provide the requested ordinance documents for review. No ordinance amendments were proposed or adopted at the May 5 session; council discussion remained at the request-and-review stage.