Commissioner asks staff to draft animal‑tethering ordinance and schedule public hearing

Sep 8, 2026

Commissioner Smith asked staff to develop ordinance language on animal tethering to address backyard breeding and animal welfare concerns; the board agreed to place the item on Thursday's consent agenda to schedule a public hearing.

The full story

Commissioner Smith asked county staff to draft ordinance language that would limit animal tethering, citing concerns about backyard breeding and animal welfare.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in