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Supportive (2)Opposed (2)Concerned (4)

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Public comments
8
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.

Public comments (9)

SupportiveNina ZitoSep 14, 2026

Expressed support for re-establishing an animal services advisory group to foster community education and input.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 1:05:32 →
ConcernedSierra MarantzSep 14, 2026

Stressed the need for rigorous dangerous dog abatement protocols, public safety oversight, and animal services committee reinstatement.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:02:56 →
ConcernedTyler TerrellSep 14, 2026

Criticized past city administration of animal control contracts and urged thorough oversight and audits.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:05:40 →
OpposedJeff CharterSep 14, 2026

Criticized city staff for alleged failures in oversight during the North Bay Animal Services tenure.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:07:25 →
ConcernedAmy TaylorSep 14, 2026

Called for accountability regarding past animal services failures and transparency in record-keeping.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:10:48 →
OpposedMark KimberlySep 14, 2026

Criticized city leadership and staff for alleged lack of transparency and historical handling of animal shelter issues.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:14:14 →
SupportiveCynthia KingSep 14, 2026

Expressed commitment to high-standard shelter care from the Humane Society and highlighted statewide regulatory gaps.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Sep 14, 2026 · 6:17:02 →
ConcernedUnidentified ResidentApr 22, 2026

Shared a negative past experience regarding dangerous dog enforcement and advocated for police involvement in tracking dangerous animal registries.

Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Apr 22, 2026 · 1:27:36 →
ConcernedAmy TaylorFeb 23, 2026

Expressed deep concern regarding animal welfare issues at North Bay Animal Services and requested a public discussion.

CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - Feb 23, 2026 · 1:05:57 →