Resident asks Perry County to review contract and governance of Rivers Edge Animal Shelter

Aug 18, 2026

A resident asked commissioners to investigate Rivers Edge Animal Shelter's governance and the county's relationship with the nonprofit, citing discrepancies in state filings and a potential conflict because the county auditor appears on shelter filings; commissioners said they would consult legal counsel and examine records.

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At public comment, Kisha Henning asked Perry County commissioners to independently review the county's contractual and governance ties to Rivers Edge Animal Shelter and to produce documentary records that clarify who the shelter's voting directors are and what services the shelter provides to the county.

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